Durham Police

Abandoned puppy's police training 'going well'

Now 20 weeks old, Chief is being trained to eventually search for missing people and track suspects.

Police in Darlington tell councillors that laughing gas use in the area is an "ongoing concern".

Matthew Smith is being jailed after police raided his Darlington home and found class A drugs.

Dr Shaista Shirazi died following a crash on the A66 in County Durham last month.

The 52-year-old is serving a life sentence after being convicted of murdering schoolgirls Holly Wells and Jessica Chapman.

Durham Police says underinvestment led to some of the issues in the watchdog's report.

Firefighters say the fire, which forced road closures in Bishop Auckland, is under control.

Peterlee Council say the bronze bell has "historical significance" to the town.

Two teenagers are plucked from the River Wear after a treacherous end to a night out drinking.

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