The Latest Breaking News from Durham

Reports claim that pressure from Tory MPs and rightwing newspapers may force Durham police to investigate Labour's beer and curry dinner break again.

Durham Police said it had received ‘significant new information’ in recent days over the alleged incident

The Labour leader is under investigation by Durham Police

Durham Police have issued a new statement

Durham police look into claims Labour leader broke Covid rules by having beer with staff while campaigning

The force said it has received 'significant new information' over recent days

Durham County Council takes action again two residents who both disposed of waste illegally as part of crackdown on fly-tipping

Michael Peterson was charged with murdering his wife Kathleen in their Durham home in December 2001.

RALEIGH, N.C. — The premiere of HBO Max's "The Staircase" is renewing interest — locally and beyond — in the 2001 death of Kathleen Peterson in Durham, North Carolina, and the subsequent murder trial and conviction faced by her husband, Michael Peterson.

Durham-born MasterChef 2022 finalist Radha Kaushal-Bolland left judge John Torode emotional on the BBC show

Some history: In 2001, in the city of Durham, N.C., Michael Peterson, a writer and sometime political candidate, either did or did not kill his wife, Kathleen, who either fell down a flight or stairs or was beaten to death at its foot. A French television crew, under the direction…