Chester-le-Street

Sisters Claire Riley and Lesley Powell are among the list of North East recipients of honours.

The building, which dates back to 1936, is one of a handful to feature the cypher of Edward VIII.

Tom Linton has left a life-saving legacy, his family say.

The four Italians travelled to burgle three high-value homes in April last year, a court hears.

This week saw repairs to a pier begin and community volunteers getting top honours.

The Chairman's Medal is the highest accolade Durham County Council grants for community work.

Andrew Husband, who is expected to become council leader, says the party has a "mandate for change".

Paul Sexton says he is joining Reform so Chester-le-Street will have a "voice on the inside".