Barnard Castle6 days agoPrison officer jailed for relationship with inmateEllis Eyles told a convicted murderer the whereabouts of a man he wanted to harm, a court hears.6 days ago8 days agoMotorist caught driving home from court after banRichard Brooks receives a further ban and a suspended jail sentence. 8 days ago31 Jan 2026Thick fog hits the North East: Your PicturesMist descends on many of the region's most loved landmarks to create some startling images.31 Jan 202625 Jan 2026Photographers capture all the weathers in one weekPhotography enthusiasts have been snapping the changing weather across the region.25 Jan 202624 Jan 2026'People are being forced to travel miles for a dentist'Councillor Stephen Bowron says there is a "perfectly good" dentist's surgery standing empty.24 Jan 202610 Jan 2026Botanist and mountain rescue team founder hits 100Dr Margaret Bradshaw receives a card from King Charles and Queen Camilla on her 100th birthday.10 Jan 20265 Dec 2025Appeal against refusal to let pub become a houseThe campaign group wants to save the Bridge Inn in Whorlton as a community asset.5 Dec 20253 Dec 2025Stressed prison officer felt like an 'empty shell'Data shows about a fifth of staff at HMP Deerbolt needed time off to deal with mental health in 2024.3 Dec 202518 Nov 2025Prison's drug culture remains 'entrenched'Inspectors describe progress cutting substance abuse at HMP Deerbolt, in County Durham, as limited.18 Nov 2025...