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Five new arson suspects arrested after car allegedly torched at Byker restaurant
John Henry Sayers has already appeared in court on assault and weapon charge in connection with incident on Fossway

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Proud Moment for Brandon Primary Academy as Ofsted Awards ‘Good’ Rating Across the Board
Education inspectors awarded Brandon Primary Academy ‘Good’ rating across the board, in Quality of Education, Behaviour and Attitudes, Personal Development, Leadership and Management, and Early Years Provision. “I’m incredibly proud of our children, our staff, and our wider community. They...

Drunk Durham plane passenger stood up during take-off and verbally abused crew
The captain of the flight issued Johnathon Rochford with a written warning about his behaviour, which he made into a paper airplane and threw down an aisle

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Durham city centre hotel and bar with individually themed rooms for sale at £1.2 million
The Townhouse is being marketed by Christie & Co


Joe Wicks Brings Fitness and Joy to St Cuthbert’s Hospice on Workplace Tour
Joe Wicks, The Body Coach, is currently undertaking a ‘workplace tour’ visiting a small selection of businesses who applied to have the fitness coach visit. On Joe’s website he says: “For more than 12 years now, my mission has been to get as many people moving, eating better and feeling fitt...

County Durham sub-contractor jailed for theft of £70k worth of machinery and tools
A sub-contractor failed to come up with a plausible explanation for the loss of £70,000 in tools and machinery belonging to a construction company.
North East LIVE: Breaking news, traffic, travel and weather
The Northern Echo's live breaking news blog on Friday, February 14.
Man smashed laptop and bedside cabinet in a rage before throwing wood at wife
A County Durham father who lost his temper when he came down from the loft to find his children still up landed himself in court.
Partner feared she would be killed by cannabis user in County Durham home
A Langley Park man attacked his partner on two different days while under the influence of cannabis, almost to the point of asphyxiation.
Drivers warned as traffic camera to be introduced at busy Durham junction
A traffic enforcement camera is being introduced at a busy Durham junction on the A167.
Power cut on main road in Durham forces multiple businesses to close
Multiple businesses have been forced to shut in Durham after a major power cut. Updates as we get them.
Cold spell to continue in County Durham with a chance of snow this weekend
The Met Office have confirmed that County Durham has a chance to see some snow this weekend as the country's cold spell continues.
Inmate claimed he attacked fellow prisoner at HMP Durham in 'self-defence'
An inmate claims he carried out a serious assault on a fellow prisoner at HMP Durham in self-defence, fearing he, too, would otherwise be attacked.
'Enormous' cost pressures and significant challenges looming over County Durham
Council leaders have warned County Durham faces “enormous” cost pressures and significant financial challenges over the next four years.
Keeping County Durham’s Coast Clean: Volunteers’ Efforts Secured with New Funding
Volunteers who help to keep County Durham’s coastline clean will continue to be supported thanks to council funding. Durham County Council works alongside other local authorities, and organisations such as The National Trust, Durham Wildlife Trust, Groundwork and Northumbrian Water, as part of the...
Hope County Durham leisure centres can be built under new funding model
Council leaders have opened the door for brand new leisure facilities in County Durham and suggested a potential new funding model.
Met Office weather forecast for Darlington today as temperatures remain low
It is set to be a dry yet chilly in Darlington and across the North East today as the Met Office predicts low temperatures set to feel like -1C by the evening.
North East LIVE: Breaking news, traffic, weather and travel updates
Morning, welcome to The Northern Echo's live breaking news blog on Thursday, February 13. It’s Kayleigh Fraser here, signing on to keep you up to date with everything going on as you start your day.
DNA evidence from white sock at burglary scene linked man to crime
The answer from burglar Dean English when asked why his DNA was found on a sock he left at the scene of one of his crimes recently.

Durham to get 4,000-job 'innovation zone' with plans to develop Aykley Heads area
Durham County Council is planning to enter into a joint venture that will see its headquarters demolished to make room for new businesses
