Bishop Auckland3 days agoWearside stories you might have missed this weekA car crashes into a care home following a police chase and actors are awarded honorary degrees.3 days ago6 days agoTowns affected most by planned council tax changesThe council is looking at overhauling its Council Tax Reduction Scheme (CTRS).6 days ago6 Jul 2025Fortune-telling die among castle's quirky findsSeveral medieval toilets have also been found during more than seven years of excavations.6 Jul 20256 Jul 2025Wearside stories you might have missed this weekWomen falling ill after fake Botox jabs, sniffer dogs and a cafe plan made headlines this week.6 Jul 20253 Jul 2025Women poisoned by fake Botox get apology from beauticianAs the BBC names a beautician who gave illegal jabs, two victims share their story.3 Jul 202529 Jun 2025Anniversary show celebrates mining and railwayPaintings from across the North East explore the link between mining and early steam engines. 29 Jun 202529 Jun 2025'Eyes in the sky' boost for police forceDurham Police says a drone will be only minutes from an incident as it adds to its fleet.29 Jun 202527 Jun 2025'Nightmare' sex attacker gets life sentenceChristopher Bates is jailed for trying to rape a teenage girl in woods after pretending he was lost. 27 Jun 202527 Jun 2025Surprise wall find as years of excavations end More than 1,000 people have been involved with digs at Auckland Castle over the last seven years.27 Jun 2025...