Durham Cathedral has been crowned in a Which? survey as the best historical attraction in the country with no entry fee and ...

This was the scene at the Radisson Blu on Framwellgate Waterside a few minutes ago - water is only inches from the pavement. The river has now reportedly burst its banks.

The event was due to take place on the River Wear on Saturday and Sunday Organisers of the Durham regatta are "unable to say" when the event will take place following its postponement due to bad ...

A litter-strewn section of the River Wear is set to be cleared of debris after a local campaign. Durham County Council will start work this month to remove the plastic, bottles and food wrappers ...

A spokesperson for Durham Constabulary said they received reports of concern for a man's welfar in the River Wear, Darham City, shortly after 3.30pm. 'It is believed the caller thought the man was ...

Durham chief constable Mike Barton said he ... has ruled out providing more officers to patrol the banks of the River Wear in the wake of three student drownings in 14 months.

This is the moment emergency services saved a man who had plunged into the River Wear. The drama unfolded shortly before 3.40pm on Thursday beside Elvet Bridge in Durham, and concerned crowds ...

Durham Police said the body was found after a search was launched following reports a person had gone into the River Wear, near Toronto Bridge, on Sunday. The force said in a statement ...

Terry Collins, chairman of Durham City Safety Group ... RoSPA issued safety ratings for both banks of the River Wear, which was split into 17 different sections and given a safety rating.

A search took place following the disappearance of Euan Coulthard in January A safety group aiming to prevent further student deaths in the River Wear in Durham has come up with a number of ...

Around 50 Durham University students have volunteered to help keep their peers safe in Durham City Centre, following the deaths of three students in the River Wear in 14 months. According to ...

Police say that officers formed a human chain, with help from the fire service, to rescue a Durham University student who had fallen into the river. It has been confirmed that the 20-year-old ...