A cyclist’s unwise verbal confrontation with police patrol officers could have landed him behind bars, a court was told.

Here are just a few breaking incidents from across County Durham, Darlington and beyond that you may have missed this week.

Armed police were called to Ferryhill (April 21) following a report that a man may have been carrying a firearm.

A restaurant which employed illegal workers is facing a licensing review. Immigration officers raided Bayleaf Authentic ...

The number of empty shops in County Durham town centres is at its highest ever rate. Vacancy rates have increased in seven ...

A County Durham mum has had her 'dreams come true' after she became 'Ms County Durham' using her platform to strive for change. When Ashleigh Craggs, 31, from Ferryhill, entered the Ms County ...

Durham County Council has received a new batch of planning applications, including proposals for holiday cottages, residential extensions, and land use changes.

David Farry, who ran a post office in Ferryhill, County Durham, was pursued by the Post Office through the civil courts over shortfalls that were not his fault. He received a compensation offer on ...

Immigration officers raided Bayleaf Authentic Indian on Main Street, Ferryhill, County Durham, last November and found three people working in the kitchen illegally. Several people were arrested ...