Chester-le-Street1 day agoLitter pickers trying to stop plastic reaching seaVolunteers from Durham Wildlife Trust are trying to prevent rubbish from reaching the sea.1 day ago12 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 202620 Jan 2026Hospital workers celebrate backpay announcement Union reps say delays in receiving payments had been frustrating for low-paid staff.20 Jan 202617 Jan 2026Burglar falls four times while trying to flee raidPolice release footage of Andrew Pickering's attempts to escape a service station.17 Jan 20268 Jan 2026Eight officers suspended over holiday probeThe Durham Police officers are under investigation after being suspended in October.8 Jan 202627 Dec 2025Vets asked to stop taking in stray dogsThe authority says people should only get a dog if "fully committed to caring for it for life".27 Dec 2025...