Brandon4 days agoFamily's distress at Center Parcs pool 'dead rat'A father-of-four says his children suffered "significant distress" from the discovery.4 days ago29 Jan 2026Man arrested after 11-hour police stand-offArmed police, trained negotiators, fire and ambulance services are called. 29 Jan 202620 Jan 2026Shop granted alcohol licence despite concernsNeighbours are worried about potential parking issues and anti-social behaviour in Brandon.20 Jan 202620 Jan 2026Roadworks expected to end in SeptemberThe £2.94m scheme includes new traffic lights, a pop-up park and ride and bus shelters.20 Jan 202617 Jan 2026Heart attack survivor trolled after sharing storyLouise McGill says the comment that she had "eaten too many pies" was unhelpful and unkind.17 Jan 202611 Jan 2026Family's tribute to 'kind' uncle after fatal crashPaul Smith's nieces say he was a kind and considerate man who loved Durham Cricket Club.11 Jan 202610 Jan 2026Pedestrian dies after being hit by vanPaul Smith, 60, died after the crash at Sawmills Lane in Brandon, Durham Police say.10 Jan 202619 Dec 2025Woman charged after crash that killed coupleThe charge follows a collision near Brandon in 2023 that killed Dilipan and Dorota Sebastiampillai.19 Dec 202519 Nov 2025'I worked, I paid taxes - then the bank took my home'Homeowners facing repossession homelessness doubles in three years, BBC investigation finds.19 Nov 2025...