A judge said Andrew Harston has two sides to him; one the hardworking, charitable, religious man - the other a 'darker side' ...

Andrew Harston from Durham will spend 14 years in prison after he was found guilty of four counts of sexual assault which took place in his ...

Train lovers will have a chance to combine the nation's favourite dish with a scenic rail journey on the 'world's oldest ...

A former Durham University director has been jailed for 14 years after sexually assaulting two women.

Unseasonably high temperatures will be chased out by a barrage of snow and ice across 14 UK counties this week, according to ...

Potential changes to council planning laws could diminish local control over final decisions, County Durham leaders have warned.

Rebecca Holloway, 31 was found dead at the HM Prison Low Newton in Durham, where she was serving a 12-and-a-half-year ...

The village once thrived due to its successful local mine, but fell into decline when it was closed in the late 80s.

Tens of thousands of people in County Durham are likely to see their disability benefit frozen, figures show, as the Government plans to unveil welfare reform.

New food hygiene ratings have been awarded to 22 of County Durham’s establishments, the Food Standards Agency’s website shows ...

A County Durham college is expanding opportunities for students to gain hands-on experience in the construction sector.

Grandpa's Fish Bar opened in Lanchester this week and has a menu including a Scottish delicacy - a deep fried mars bar.