The Latest Breaking News from Durham

Banks Property seals land deals with housebuilders Miller Homes and Barratt Homes

The land deals will now lead to the construction of up to 500 homes near Durham city centre

Birmingham Post · Jul 13, 2022

More than 300 school children put on spectacular show at Durham Cathedral

Youngsters from 29 schools in Durham, South Tyneside and Sunderland were taking part in performances to celebrate the power of unity, hope and aspiration

Chronicle Live · Jul 12, 2022

Greggs opens first drive-thru store in Durham for drivers needing on-the-go baked treats

The new store is the bakery's 16th UK drive-thru as demand for them continues to rise

Chronicle Live · Jul 11, 2022

Durham Miners Gala 2022 - all you need to know about Saturday's event

The historic event returns after a two year hiatus caused by the Covid pandemic with crowds of up to 200,000 expected at Durham

Chronicle Live · Jul 8, 2022

Salvador Dalí painting makes Durham debut just in time for weekend visitors

Here's first sight of the Salvador Dalí masterpiece in Bishop Auckland as it goes on public display

Chronicle Live · Jul 8, 2022

After being absolved by Durham police, Keir Starmer should sense power within his reach

Labour can fight the next election with ‘integrity’ as its battle cry against a Tory party clearly devoid of it, says Guardian columnist Martin Kettle

The Guardian - UK · Jul 8, 2022

County Durham Tory MP Richard Holden accused of wasting police time over 'Beergate'

Labour leader Keir Starmer has been cleared over the so-called 'Beergate' event.

Chronicle Live · Jul 8, 2022

Starmer promises UK ‘fresh start’ after police find no rules were broken over ‘beergate’

A Durham Police investigation found that the Labour leader did not break Covid regulations during a visit to the city while campaigning last year.

The Independent UK · Jul 8, 2022

Keir Starmer’s political gamble to resign if fined over Beergate pays off

Analysis: Labour leader must act fast to pin Johnson’s legacy and state of economy on entire Tory party

The Guardian - UK · Jul 8, 2022

Starmer and Rayner will not be fined over ‘beergate’, say police

The Labour leader and his deputy had promised to resign if they were issued with fixed-penalty notices for breaching Covid lockdown regulations.

The Independent UK · Jul 8, 2022