Chester-le-Street

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".

The government advises people not to feed wild birds after swans in Chester-le-Street died.

The repaired ornate silk banner will be hung at a primary school in South Pelaw later this year.