The collision has occurred on the A19 north of Seaham and south of Doxford Park.

The collision is affecting traffic on the northbound carriageway

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Lian Hunt, who has a previous conviction for harassing another former partner, smashed up the victim's home before assaulting her

Durham County Council is considering introducing Public Space Protection Orders (PSPOs) in seven areas

Ryan Murray, who was not at work at the time, punched and pushed the victim after a 'red mist' descended

The current school regularly leaks and is freezing cold in poor weather

The collision occurred on Beweshill Lane in Blaydon, near Stargate Lane and Lead Road, on Wednesday evening

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Calvin White, 35, has been handed a nine-year prison sentence after assaulting a woman various times

Nathan Owens, 35, is on trial accused of murdering 19-year-old Carla Georgescu

Footage played during the violent disorder trial of Stephen Sayers, his two sons and three other men shows what happens that night in Byker

County Durham boy Bradley Lowery tragically died aged just 6 in 2017

Tony Earnshaw, the founder of UK Commercial Group, hopes Runway Luxury Suites will appeal to business travellers, tourists and people visiting family and friends in the region

Dr Hannah Cain, 45, was found dead at her home on Fern Hill, Dersingham, near the Sandringham Estate in Norfolk, in the early hours of October 4

A selection of tributes to people who have passed away around the North East

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Events leading up to an alleged violent disorder in Byker have been disclosed to jurors trying Stephen Sayers, his two sons and three other men

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Stephen Sayers snr, Stephen Sayers jnr, Thomas Sayers, Anthony Brown, Lee Jamieson and Bradley Fraser all deny violent disorder outside a pub in Byker

The two vertical lifts at the Tyne Pedestrian and Cyclists Tunnels have been shut since September 25 after a survey found "a number of significant safety and operational defects"

Ami Dronsfield admitted causing the death of Michael Armstrong by dangerous driving following a collision on the A697 at Whittingham, near Alnwick

The family of David Reed have paid tribute to the Sunderland fan following his tragic death last month