Newton Aycliffe2 days ago'Vomit inducing' smell back to plague townTwo years on from a similar stench, a foul odour is hanging round the streets of Newton Aycliffe.2 days ago3 days agoHazardous waste incinerator minded for approvalThe Environment Agency says it can find no reason to reject the plan, which is opposed by residents.3 days ago15 Oct 2026Arson arrest after house fire left two in hospitalA 26-year-old man is arrested on suspicion of arson with intent to endanger life.15 Oct 202614 Oct 2026Two women in hospital after suspected arson attackDurham Police says its officers were called to reports of a house being set on fire.14 Oct 20268 Oct 2026IOPC to probe if police could have stopped killingThe IOPC is looking at Durham Police's contact with a killer minutes before she stabbed a woman.8 Oct 20266 Oct 2026Family welcome probe into police contact with killerAngela Lloyd was stabbed by a woman who had had just been allowed to walk free, an inquest hears.6 Oct 20262 Oct 2026Groups can bid for share of £100k homelessness grant A council encourages homelessness groups to bid for funding, with grants of up to £10,000 available.2 Oct 20261 Oct 2026PC accused of sex offences charged with misconductA police officer appears in court charged with child sex offences and misconduct in public office.1 Oct 202628 Sept 2026Man in court accused of murdering care worker Andrew Bell, 44, from Darlington, appears at magistrates accused of murdering Leanne Park.28 Sept 2026...