Brandon

Family's distress at Center Parcs pool 'dead rat'

A father-of-four says his children suffered "significant distress" from the discovery.

Armed police, trained negotiators, fire and ambulance services are called.

Neighbours are worried about potential parking issues and anti-social behaviour in Brandon.

The £2.94m scheme includes new traffic lights, a pop-up park and ride and bus shelters.

Louise McGill says the comment that she had "eaten too many pies" was unhelpful and unkind.

Paul Smith's nieces say he was a kind and considerate man who loved Durham Cricket Club.

Paul Smith, 60, died after the crash at Sawmills Lane in Brandon, Durham Police say.

The charge follows a collision near Brandon in 2023 that killed Dilipan and Dorota Sebastiampillai.

Homeowners facing repossession homelessness doubles in three years, BBC investigation finds.

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