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Police officer 'permanently scarred' after violent assault at Asda

The off-duty officer at Asda in Stanley, in July 2021 when they saw Brittany Shea punch a cashier in the head.

3 May

Four people taken to hospital after double decker bus overturns

Police said no-one had been seriously injured in the incident in Craghead, near Stanley in County Durham.

21 Apr

Man 'helpless' as he visits home town in Turkey to offer aid amid devastation

It comes after a powerful earthquake hit Turkey and northern Syria on Monday 6 February.

15 Feb

Travel agent fears for reputation after woman's £2.6m holiday scam

'I don't sleep': Police release interview with woman who faked cancer in scam

CCTV shows moment fraudster who faked cancer told to remove headscarf by police

Friend of fraudster who faked cancer speaks out over 'lies and heartache'

Fire crews remain at scene of large fire at County Durham property

Drone footage shows scorched earth caused by heatwave wildfires

Fire crews in County Durham battle wildfires as temperatures peak

Police investigating after death of baby in County Durham

'Substantial' cannabis farm found in converted attic in Stanley

County Durham homes 'at risk of flooding' from blocked sewers over flushed wipes

Government must tackle ‘complete lack’ of Botox and fillers regulation, MPs say

Mobile testing centre set up after 15 COVID-19 cases linked one club in Stanley