Austen, of Salisbury Crescent, West Cornforth, near Ferryhill, was found guilty of inciting a child under 13 to engage in sexual activity. Philip Morley, mitigating, said his client was of previous ...

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New food hygiene ratings have been awarded to 22 of County Durham’s establishments, the Food Standards Agency’s website shows – and it’s good news for them all.