12th December 2018
Primary school children have embraced the Christmas spirit and designed festive cards in one of our most popular competitions.
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12th December 2018
Officers are reminding people in Durham City about the importance of acting responsibly throughout the festive season.
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12th December 2018
An investigation is underway following a spate of suspected arson attacks in Sacriston in the early hours of this morning.
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11th December 2018
It occurred on the A167 just before 10pm and involved a Toyota Aygo and a Vauxhall Corsa which were travelling east from Coatham Munderville to Darlington.
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11th December 2018
DETECTIVES have released CCTV images of a man they would like to speak to in connection with an armed robbery.
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11th December 2018
Davison was issued a six-month curfew, a community order and a criminal behaviour order (CBO) which was granted for two years.
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11th December 2018
PC Rhoda Bramley, from Bishop Auckland’s response team has been collecting an array of toys and gifts to hand over to local disadvantaged children.
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10th December 2018
‘Snow Angel’ volunteers will support the police with clearing paths of heavy snow and ice and deliver essential provisions to those who are less mobile.
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9th December 2018
Detectives are appealing for witnesses following a report of a robbery in which an 83-year-old man was approached by a man demanding cash.
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7th December 2018
Officers are appealing for information following a four-vehicle collision in Seaham on Tuesday.
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7th December 2018
POLICE can confirm that a body found in the River Skerne, in Darlington, is that of missing man, John Alan Saunders.
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6th December 2018
A man entered the store and threatened the postmaster with a hammer.
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6th December 2018
Stacey Sutherland, 27, of Marshall Street, Barnard Castle, was sentenced at Teesside Crown Court today.
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6th December 2018
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6th December 2018
Fire crews, police and an air ambulance were called to Esk Road, at about 1.50pm on Saturday, November 1.
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5th December 2018
“We have your mobile phone” – that’s the message from Consett cops to the driver of a vehicle which made off from officers.
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5th December 2018
Officers from CDSOU were out in Bishop Auckland last night carrying out roadside checks on the back of their joint Christmas campaign ‘No empty chair’.
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5th December 2018
Three men were arrested at the scene and one man fled on foot but was later tracked down by roads policing officers.
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5th December 2018
WE'D like to say a big thank you to the members of the public who stopped to help when an elderly lady fell over yesterday.
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4th December 2018
COMMUNITY projects across the Peterlee area played host to County Durham’s Lord Lieutenant last week.
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4th December 2018
Don't be the reason why someone’s loved one is not at the Christmas table, party or festive get together this year because of drink or drug driving.
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3rd December 2018
Three Durham Constabulary officers have won top customer service awards in London.
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3rd December 2018
A man, in his 30’s who lives locally, remains seriously ill in hospital following the incident which took place on Lowhills Road in Peterlee on Friday night.
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3rd December 2018
PCSO Kim Anderson has joined the neighbourhood team in one of Durham Constabulary’s most rural areas.
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3rd December 2018
Don’t Drink and Drown – that’s the simple message being issued to revellers this festive season.
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2nd December 2018
The blaze happened at a house on Esk Road at about 1.50pm yesterday.
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1st December 2018
A teenager has been arrested on suspicion of arson.
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29th November 2018
Police have today launched a hard-hitting campaign to show the devastating effects of drink drug driving at this time of year.
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29th November 2018
Officers from Durham and Cleveland forces are coming together to spend the night at Birmingham’s Steelhouse Lane Lock-up
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28th November 2018
DO you have a burning question for your local police officers?
Need advice on an issue and don’t know who to turn to?
Want some help or assistance with a community initiative?
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28th November 2018
A man who preyed upon a vulnerable pensioner when he dragged her to the ground as he stole her handbag has been jailed.
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28th November 2018
Police Community Support Officer (PCSO) Craig Dowson will hit the streets for the first time this week as he joins the neighbourhood team.
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28th November 2018
Officers were called to an address at around 9.35am this morning (November 28).
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28th November 2018
Sean Griffin, 42 of Murray Street, Horden supplied undercover officers with a large quantity of heroin over a three month period.
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27th November 2018
Police Community Support Officer (PCSO) Preet Singh will hit the streets for the first time this week as he joins the current team at the emergency services hub.
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27th November 2018
Seventy vehicles have been seized during a week-long crackdown on uninsured drivers across Cleveland and Durham.
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27th November 2018
RESCUE dogs are set to have a Christmas to remember thanks to kind-hearted police officers.
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27th November 2018
A HEARTLESS thief stole sentimental jewellery from an elderly woman while she lay asleep in her chair.
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26th November 2018
A week dedicated to the safeguarding of adults and children will provide important advice to the public and practitioners this week.
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26th November 2018
A MAN has appeared at court in connection with a burglary in which a French bulldog puppy was stolen.
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25th November 2018
POLICE are warning that a particularly dangerous batch of heroin may be in circulation after three people became unwell over the weekend.
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25th November 2018
OFFICERS can confirm they are no longer investigating an allegation of rape that was said to have taken place in Darlington in the early hours of yesterday morning (Saturday, November 24).
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23rd November 2018
A SWEET shop has been closed and its entire stock of confectionary has been seized during a police operation targeting the supply of drugs.
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23rd November 2018
A BURGLAR who broke into people’s homes and stole their prized possessions will spend Christmas behind bars.
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23rd November 2018
A Second World War pistol has been handed into police after a Weardale woman found it while clearing out the house of her late father.
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23rd November 2018
A POLICE advent calendar collection has helped to give more than 100 disadvantaged children chocolate treats this Christmas.
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23rd November 2018
A RESPONSE officer has been honoured for his part in saving the life of a stab victim.
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21st November 2018
Cadet Thomas cared for his brother throughout his life, helping change the nappies of his other siblings and looking after them in times of emergency.
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21st November 2018
A TEDDY bear hunt has been launched in Bishop Auckland as part of a scheme to keep children safe.
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21st November 2018
Police were called just after 7.10pm to the incident at the premises in Attwood Terrace on Sunday night.
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20th November 2018
Police are appealing for witnesses after eight army medals were among a number of sentimental and high value items taken in a burglary on a house in South View Terrace, Tantobie.
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19th November 2018
OFFICERS are appealing for information after a car was set on fire in a suspected arson attack.
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19th November 2018
DETECTIVES investigating a robbery and fire at a convenience store are appealing for witnesses to come forward.
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19th November 2018
Twenty six stray and tethered horses have been rescued in Bishop Auckland today.
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16th November 2018
A woman, in her 50’s who lives locally, remains seriously ill in hospital following the incident which took place on Cockton Hill Road, Bishop Auckland.
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15th November 2018
Police have released a CCTV image following a robbery at a petrol station.
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15th November 2018
About 25 vehicles were stopped around Tow Law and the west of the county.
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15th November 2018
A 2019 calendar will feature police dogs from the joint Durham, Cleveland and North Yorkshire Dog Support Unit and hopes to raise money for Paws Up.
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15th November 2018
AN internet troll who posted offensive material on social media pages dedicated to young people who had died has been jailed.
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14th November 2018
A MAN who attempted to commit suicide has called police just 24 hours later to thank the officers who saved his life.
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14th November 2018
A MAN has been disqualified from driving for 18 months after causing a collision with a bus.
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14th November 2018
The 29-year-old was stabbed in the garden of an address on Sunnyside Avenue, Shildon at around 9.20pm last night (November 13).
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13th November 2018
The officers were driving to work to start a nightshift with RPU when they came across the scene of the accident at Rushyford Roundabout, near Chilton.
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13th November 2018
A BURGLAR who was caught on camera trying to break into people’s homes has been sentenced to almost two years in prison.
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13th November 2018
A day of action aimed at targeting criminals who commit rural crime has been hailed a success.
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12th November 2018
Operation Drive Insured, which takes place for one week, will see officers out in force to stop uninsured drivers using the roads.
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