Ferryhill2 days ago'Rat infested' house left empty for 25 yearsFerryhill terraced house with damp, rats and no mains gas or electricity is finally restored.2 days ago26 Feb 2026The families forced to move hundreds of miles for a homeCouncils say a lack of housing in London means they have to move people to north-east England.26 Feb 202623 Jan 2026Rail agreement signed 'subject to value for money'The Leamside Line's reopening is set to progress as part of the Northern Powerhouse Rail initiative.23 Jan 20269 Jan 2026Paedophile's 'vile' abuse ruined girl's lifeRepeated sex offender David Hillary, 73, is jailed for 20 years for several crime against a girl.9 Jan 20267 Jan 2026Two bailed over stabbing and 'substance' attackDurham Police make two arrests over the December attack in which an "unknown substance" was thrown.7 Jan 202621 Dec 2025Teesside and County Durham stories you might have missedA new mining sculpture, a scrapped bus and a listed garden make the headlines.21 Dec 202519 Dec 2025Sculpture keeping coal mining job titles aliveDesigner Andrew McKeown hopes his lamp sculpture will keep old mining job titles alive.19 Dec 202518 Dec 2025Search for car used in 'unknown substance' attackOne man was stabbed and another had an "unknown substance" thrown in his eyes, police say.18 Dec 202517 Dec 2025'Unknown substance' flung in man's eyes in attackAmbulances, police and helicopters were sent to the scene in Ferryhill, County Durham, police say.17 Dec 2025...