Chester-le-Street1 May 2026Passenger in fatal car crash had 'heart of gold'Paying tribute to 20-year-old Lewis Smith, his family say he was the glue that held them together. 1 May 202630 Apr 2026Overturned car crash driver 'life of the party'The family of Jordan Orrock, 20, who died on the A1(M) at Chester-le-Street, pay tribute to him.30 Apr 202628 Apr 2026Second man, 20, dies after A1(M) overnight crashA second man dies and a third is in hospital in a stable condition following the crash near Durham.28 Apr 202627 Apr 2026Man, 20, dies in A1(M) overnight crashTwo other men are in hospital following the crash near Durham.27 Apr 202620 Apr 2026Litter pickers trying to stop plastic reaching seaVolunteers from Durham Wildlife Trust are trying to prevent rubbish from reaching the sea.20 Apr 202612 Apr 2026'New lease of life' after 12-year wait for kidneyKidney transplant patient Gemma Louis urges people to sign the donor transplant register.12 Apr 202611 Apr 2026Children's hospital menu honours girl's legacyThe Durham trust provides comfort and nutritious food for young patients to honour Sophie's legacy.11 Apr 202618 Mar 2026NHS trust to close rehabilitation facilityAn NHS trust is closing a rehabilitation facility in County Durham to focus on one in Stockton.18 Mar 202618 Mar 2026Tourist left stranded in Thailand by Iran warPaul Lynn says he has been given several new flight times by Emirates, all cancelled or rescheduled.18 Mar 2026...
