Chester Le Street

Latest Stories

Missing 'vulnerable' 86-year-old found safe and well

John Davidson has now been found.

20 Jan

Mum who cares for disabled son owes £1,700 to energy company as bills double

Francis Currington from Chester-le-Street cares for her severely disabled son and is in debt to her energy company.

15 Dec 2022

Investigation after dozens of graves damaged by vandals

The vandalism at Pelton Cemetery in Chester-le-Street was reported on Monday 28 November.

1 Dec 2022

Suicide charity founder running from Chester-Le-Street to Downing Street

Owner devastated as dog put down after being 'doused in petrol and set alight'

Officers nominated for bravery award after reviving woman who attempted suicide

County Durham festival to celebrate life of young man who died of skin cancer

'Please keep all windows and doors shut’: Nine fire engines tackle Birtley fire

Silent night: Some Christmas nativities cancelled while others get creative

Nine year old runner raises thousands for charity after suffering facial injury

New temporary Covid-19 testing centre at Durham Cricket Club's Riverside Stadium

Man seriously injured in Chester-le-Street assault

Bogus police officer stops woman driver on motorway

Man charged in connection with Chester-le-Street murder

Man critical after Chester-le-Street 'disturbance'