Peterlee3 days agoEmpty shops in County Durham rise for third yearSeaham reported the lowest percentage, highlighting its community coming together.3 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 202624 Feb 2026Man housed workers in 'dangerous' derelict officeA group of nine men could have died if there was a fire at the building, a court hears.24 Feb 202619 Feb 2026NHS staff win battle to end 'two-tier' workforceUnison says the move will ensure "everyone doing vital NHS work is treated with dignity". 19 Feb 202617 Feb 2026Council workers to vote on strike action over payAbout 30 workers are involved in the dispute, involving those working in house maintenance.17 Feb 202617 Feb 2026Two teens and man deny petrol station murderThey appear in court over the death of Daniel Ambler, who found seriously injured in Seaham.17 Feb 202616 Feb 2026Bronze bell stolen after one week at cemeteryPeterlee Council say the bronze bell has "historical significance" to the town.16 Feb 202613 Feb 2026Catfishing and confronting a serial dating fraudsterAn undercover reporter catches a serial fraudster back on a dating app days after leaving jail.13 Feb 202613 Feb 2026BBC catfishes romance scammer who was back on dating app days after jail releaseAn undercover reporter catches a serial fraudster back on a dating app days after leaving jail.13 Feb 2026...