4th June 2020
The body was discovered close to the cricket pavilion in Peterlee Dene, Peterlee, last Friday afternoon (May 29) by two members of the public.
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3rd June 2020
A dangerous driver who drove across a playground, into oncoming traffic and the wrong way round a roundabout in a bid to escape police has been jailed.
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3rd June 2020
UK police leaders have come together and published a statement about George Floyd’s death.
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28th May 2020
On 27 March 2020, Dominic Cummings drove to Durham to self-isolate in a property owned by his father.
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22nd May 2020
A samurai-wielding burglar who launched a terrifying attack on a family on Christmas Eve has been jailed for more than seven years.
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22nd May 2020
Despite the unprecedented circumstances we find ourselves in recently, officers across the county still proactively tackling crime on a daily basis.
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22nd May 2020
With the warm weather and upcoming bank holiday weekend, we are urging people to stick to the guidance around Covid-19, act sensibly and use common sense.
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21st May 2020
The suspect broke in to the woman’s house and stole her handbag from the dining room table while she was upstairs in the bath.
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20th May 2020
On Monday our officers executed five drugs warrants at addresses on the East coast after intelligence suggested they were connected to a suspected drug dealing gang.
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20th May 2020
A man who bombarded emergency services call handlers with sexually explicit calls has been handed a prison sentence.
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18th May 2020
With the gradual relaxing of lockdown restrictions, we will be taking part in a two-phase operation to remind motorists of the importance of travelling within the speed limit.
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15th May 2020
The two boys, aged 14 and 16, were arrested by officers today and remain in police custody.
Firefighters were called to reports of a large fire at a factory unit in Albert Hill Industrial Estate on Wednesday.
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15th May 2020
Recognise, Record and Report – that is the message to the public as our force joins a day of action to raise awareness of bird of prey persecution.
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15th May 2020
As usual, our officers will be out on patrol across County Durham and Darlington this weekend following the easing of lockdown restrictions.
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14th May 2020
A major drive to recruit new officers to one of the top-performing police forces in the country is set to begin at the end of the month.
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14th May 2020
Robert Askew broke in to the Archery Club, in Durham City, by smashing a window and forced open the vending machine. He stole £100 worth of food and coins to the value of around £100.
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13th May 2020
An update from Acting PCVC Steve White and Chief Constable Jo Farrell regarding the current Covid-19 situation.
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12th May 2020
A teenager who was arrested in connection with the tragic death of a Consett man has been released with no further action.
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11th May 2020
Police are appealing for information following two burglaries in Langley Park at the weekend.
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11th May 2020
The incident happened at around 11.30pm on Thursday (May 7) in a grassed area in the rear lane of Dene View, on Salter’s Lane.
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7th May 2020
The pair knocked on the door of the woman's home on Surtees Street, in Darlington, at around 6.30pm on Tuesday (May 5) claiming their football had gone into her yard.
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7th May 2020
The greatest tribute we can pay to the Second World War generation is to keep them safe today.
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