Durham County Council has pledged to invest £1.5 million over the next three years to improve road conditions across County Durham, with specialist preventative repair methods set to extend the lifespan of road surfaces

The Home Office has confirmed it has lifted a temporary pause on procuring asylum seeker accommodation in County Durham, reversing a decision that had been welcomed by the county council and prompting a political row

'The hot tub was a great addition and used by most of our party from young to old, the scenery is gorgeous and it is so peaceful,' one guest said

Huey Watson, licence holder at The Beveridge Bistro in Newton Aycliffe, has urged people not to engage in "trial by social media" after his venue's alcohol licence was suspended

A planning application for a dedicated pet crematorium has been submitted for South Shields' St Hilda's Industrial Estate, promising individual cremations with guaranteed 100% ash return to pet owners in South Tyneside.

The five-bedroom family-home in Carlton-in-Cleveland is on the market with The Yorkshire Property Agency

Report into Catch of the Day says 'major improvements' necessary

Another application for a shisha lounge on Linthorpe Road has been submitted in the latest round of planning applications

Our thoughts are with those who have lost a loved one

Danielle Wild, a mum of two from Redcar, admitted unlawful wounding following an incident at the Crown and Anchor pub