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Durham Police HQ, a white concrete building with tall, floor-to-ceiling windows on both of its two stories. A blue Durham Police sign sits in front above some plants and a union jack is flying from a flagpole.

Police facing domestic abuse and sex inquiries

Of 19 officers suspended, five face allegations of sexual misconduct and six of domestic abuse.

People walking around Market Place in Durham city centre. It is a square surrounded by restaurants, shops and a branch of Barclays bank. Saddler Street, a narrow road leading towards Durham Cathedral, is on the left side of the square. There are solid wooden benches and planters dotted around.

City's planned road restrictions explained

Some road users say Durham's proposals are "disproportionate", while others want stricter measures.

The outside of a redbrick building which once housed Durham City Baths. The building is now derelict and boarded up.

Site of derelict swimming pool may be redeveloped

An outdoor gym and play area are among possible plans for the site which closed as a pool in 2008.

Cheryl Byron, pictured arm-in-arm with her daughter, Abigail. Both women have long, blonde hair and are pictured smiling into the camera standing outside a glass building. Abigail, on the left, wears glasses and a grey coat, her mother stands on the right, wearing a shiny black coat.

Theatre company 'saved me' says former prison inmate

Cheryl Byron says Newcastle theatre company Open Clasp 'turns around' the lives of women prisoners.

A dry Saddler Street after pipe and road repairs. A patch of the road where a water pipe burst has been filled with asphalt concrete. Small rectangle stones cover the rest of the road. Part of the right side of the street is fenced off with a read sign reading Ramp Ahead. A small group of people is walking down the street.

Flooded road reopens ahead of 'permanent' repair

A permanent road repair is set to be carried out, Durham Council says.

A yellow taxi sign is shown on top of a vehicle

Taxis targeted in safety check operation

The safety checks follow a similar operation in Durham and Darlington in December last year.

Lots of people with flags saying "Pay Fair". They are standing outside on a sunny day.

Hospital staff hold protest in pay dispute

The row is over the amount of back pay owed to healthcare assistants, the Union says.

Road with bus lane sign written on it. There is a brick shelter bus stop and hedges behind.

Road to get speed bumps after other measures fail

Durham City Council says concerns have been raised about the speed of vehicles on Low Moor Road.

A black and white photo of the Bradford brothers sitting on a bench. They're wearing suits and looking into the camera.

WW1 hero's medals reunited with family archive

The Bradford brothers are thought to be one of the most decorated families of World War One.