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A bulldozer at the site of the Shotley Bridge Hospital. A section of the land has been dug out. There is a Tesco store behind the building site.

Hopes for new hospital timeline as work begins

Ground conditions will be tested over the coming months ahead of further preparation work.

An imposing court building made for red stone and columns with large dark windows

Fraudster claimed £16k with Universal Credit lie

Wayne Gaines made a fraudulent claim over a five-and-a-half year period, a court hears.

Teju Adedayo hugs Betty Brown. Ms Adedayo has dark hair styled in braids and is wearing a blue top. Ms Brown has grey hair and is wearing a white jacket.

'Post Office IT scandal destroyed my health'

Aged 92, Betty Brown is understood to be the oldest victim of the accounting fiasco.

Terry Rooney smiling into the camera with his hands in the front pockets of his trousers and is standing in front of a bored which has a photo of Durham Cathedral on it. He is wearing a black top with a red and white stripe across it. He has short, dark hair and is wearing glasses.

Lib Dems win council seat after Reform resignation

The seat is re-contested after the former councillor failed to declare he works for Durham Council.

Dozens of male cyclists in helmets and cycling gear turning at a junction during Consett Cycle Festival on 22 June 2025.

Cycling event brings European champion to town

Organisers say Sunday's event is not a "one off", with plans for 2026 and 2027 under way.

Residents and members of Save Newcastle Wildlife in hi-vis vests standing in front of a brown brick house covered in scaffolding on Monday evening. One of the residents is holding a white fluffy dog on a lead.

Building work stops over blocked nest fears

The work in Consett's Bridgehill area is paused until September after residents raised concerns.

A green space in Leadgate, County Durham, where there is a proposal to build 97 new homes. It is an area of fairly wild grassland bordered by trees and hedges. A wide, concrete path leads a short way into the main field.

Unanimous backing for 97 new homes plan

There were objections from those fearing loss of countryside and the impact on local services.

A light brown horse walks towards the camera. Surrounding it are several people standing on a wet day.

Rain fails to dampen spirits at Appleby Horse Fair

Photographer Debbie Todd, from Consett, shares some of the pictures she took at this year's event.

An empty shop. The windows are blacked out and there are two sets of doors in the middle, one of which is automatic. A lone CCTV camera points down towards the entrance.

Empty shops prompt 'ghost town' fears

The number of empty shops in seven Durham towns is at its highest rate ever, a report states.