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07/07/2025

A woman has been charged with assault and possession an offensive weapon.

We were made aware of a video circulating on social media following an alleged assault at an address in Spennymoor yesterday morning (July 6).

Police attended and arrested a woman in her 20s.

She has since been charged with two counts of wounding with intent and possession of an offensive weapon.

The 26-year-old is due to appear at Newton Aycliffe Magistrates Court this morning.

25/06/2025

UPDATE: This incident has been brought to a safe conclusion and the roads have been reopened.

Thank you all for your patience and cooperation while we worked at the scene.

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We are currently dealing with an incident near Durham train station.

The roads surrounding the viaduct are currently closed while emergency crews work at the scene.

We’d ask motorists to avoid the area and find an alternative route.

Beware if you are an owner of a Ford Transit in the Sedgefield, Fishburn, Trimdon and surrounding areas. A number of tra...
20/05/2025

Beware if you are an owner of a Ford Transit in the Sedgefield, Fishburn, Trimdon and surrounding areas.

A number of transits have attempted to be stolen in the last couple of weeks.

12/05/2025

We’re sorry to report that a body has been found in the search for Richard Furneaux.

The body of a man was recovered from the Sedgefield area yesterday evening (Sunday, May 11).

Formal identification has yet to take place, but we believe it to be that of the 40-year-old, from Newton Aycliffe.

Richard’s family have been informed and are being supported by specialist officers.

The death is not being treated as suspicious, and a file will be prepared for the coroner.

We would like to offer our thanks to Teesdale and Weardale Search and Mountain Rescue Team for their assistance during the search.

11/05/2025

Have you seen Louis?

The 45-year-old from York was last seen in Durham area on Friday (May 9).

He is described as being around 5ft 7 with dark hair, dark facial hair and of medium build and may be wearing a grey jumper and grey joggers.

Please call 101 if you see Louis.

10/05/2025

A1 northbound from J61 closed because of believed RTC.

Any updates welcome.

28/04/2025

BREAKING: A number of homes on a new-build Darlington estate have been left damaged after reports of a man driving a JCB into homes 🚨 https://trib.al/Q734ZjC

BREAKING: Pope Francis has died on Easter Monday.
21/04/2025

BREAKING: Pope Francis has died on Easter Monday.

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