The Latest Breaking News from County Durham

£1 bus fares launched for young people across North East – but services need to improve

Young people aged 21 and under across Tyne and Wear, Northumberland, and County Durham can now make any single bus journey around the region for just £1

Chronicle Live · May 10, 2023

Castle View Group to grow on back of Maven Capital Partners investment

The County Durham training and recruitment provider has secured investment from two funds managed by Maven

Birmingham Post · May 9, 2023

The County Durham nana who camped out for days in London to see King's Coronation describes 'perfect' moment

Royalist Anita Atkinson camped out on The Mall to show her support for King Charles as he was crowned

Chronicle Live · May 8, 2023

Investigation launched after man's body discovered in County Durham house

Police are investigating the death of a man in Wheatley Hill with officers remaining at the scene

Chronicle Live · May 1, 2023

'Absolute disgrace' - demand for refund after chaos at County Durham's Northern Kin Festival

Festival-goers describe queues and scenes of vehicles and wheelchairs stuck in mud at County Durham music event while organisers apologise as the show goes on

Chronicle Live · Apr 30, 2023

Dog owner hit with £750 fine for allowing pet to poo in their own garden

Neighbours of the dog poo-filled garden in Stanley, County Durham, were complaining about the horrific smell

Chronicle Live · Apr 29, 2023

County Durham woman who forced children to eat soap and locked them in cupboards jailed

Cheryl Pickles subjected the children to prolonged physical and emotional abuse over the course of several years

Chronicle Live · Apr 28, 2023

Five people fined more than £3,500 for fly-tipping around Shildon

Durham County Council bosses have warned there is no excuse for fly-tipping and that also applies to refusing to help during investigations

Chronicle Live · Apr 28, 2023

Best things to see in Durham including waterfalls, wobbly bridges and gorgeous walks

County Durham has plenty to explore on a staycation including waterfalls, beautiful country walks, a cathedral and historic ruins - the picturesque market town of Middleton-in-Teesdale is a great base

Daily Mirror · Apr 28, 2023

County Durham man convicted of possessing Viking coins which change history - after he tried to sell them

Police found the 44 coins, which are valued at approximately £766,000, at properties in County Durham and Lancashire

Chronicle Live · Apr 27, 2023