The Latest Breaking News from Durham

Reform says county standards will fly as well as Union and St George’s flags

The party took control of 10 local authorities in England at last week’s local elections, including Durham, Lancashire and Staffordshire.

Evening Standard · May 5, 2025

County cricket day four: Somerset beat Essex, Middlesex edge Kent and more – as it happened

James Rew was the hero as Somerset roared back to beat Essex by three wickets at Taunton

The Guardian - UK · May 5, 2025

Union chief urges staff at Reform UK-controlled councils to sign up

Reform leader Nigel Farage warned some council staff to ‘seek alternative careers’ after his party took control of Durham council.

Evening Standard · May 3, 2025

Woman dies in County Durham skydiving incident

The woman, who was in her 30s, was pronounced dead at the scene

The Independent UK · Apr 29, 2025

Man charged after police chase crash which injured seven officers

Mazyar Azarbonyad, of Sylvia Terrace, Durham, will appear at Newcastle Magistrates Court on Saturday after the collision on the northbound A1.

Evening Standard · Apr 17, 2025

King jokes ‘it’s all mirrors’ with wellwisher after Maundy service

Charles and Camilla were at Durham Cathedral for the traditional service.

Evening Standard · Apr 17, 2025

King Charles and Queen Camilla greeted by well-wishers and protesters at Royal Maundy Service

King Charles and Queen Camilla embraced supporters and appeared undeterred by protesters as they arrived for a Royal Maundy Service in Durham.

The Independent UK · Apr 17, 2025

Drugs courier who smuggled £5.6m of cocaine into Scotland jailed

Kristopher Purvis, 35, of Durham, was sentenced to 10 years behind bars at the High Court in Edinburgh on Wednesday.

The Independent UK · Apr 16, 2025

Reform has more candidates in local elections than Labour or Tories

A total of 1,641 council seats across 23 local authorities in England are up for grabs on May 1.

Evening Standard · Apr 11, 2025

Couple in court charged in connection with grandfather’s fatal shooting

Barry Dawson was blasted through a window while he was at home in Stanley, County Durham, on Saturday.

Evening Standard · Apr 10, 2025