Durham County Council

Work is underway to redevelop Whorlton Bridge near Barnard Castle, which closed in 2019 after it was to be unsafe for vehicles or pedestrians.

One family has been battling damp, mould and rats in their rented home in Crook. Chloe Close has said that her children are afraid to see any vermin.

Tyler Heaviside, 15, was heading to school when he and his fellow pupils had to evacuate the vehicle which burst into flames just seconds later.