14th June 2019
Letters claiming to come from a Hong Kong based bank are attempting to lure victims into a cash scam with the promise of a share in 12.2 million.
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13th June 2019
POLICE want to thank members of the public following a rare incident involving a straw bale in Barnard Castle last week.
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12th June 2019
The incident occurred at a convenience store on York Road shortly after 8pm on Sunday night (June 9).
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12th June 2019
POLICE are appealing for information after crooks stole money from an elderly woman in a distraction burglary.
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12th June 2019
AN officer who risked his life to save a man from an oncoming train has been nominated for a prestigious Police Bravery Award.
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11th June 2019
As festival season begins, Counter Terrorism Policing wants music lovers to #BeSafeBeSound this summer.
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11th June 2019
PC Tony Murray who is the National lead for economic crime and fraud took home the ‘Leadership, creativity and innovation’ award.
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10th June 2019
On his last day before retirement, top cop Mike Barton was honoured by Her Majesty the Queen for services to policing.
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10th June 2019
IF in doubt be suspicious – that is the message being sent out to Dales residents as the National Scams Awareness Campaign kicks off today.
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10th June 2019
Police are warning youngsters to be wary of handing over their bank details to anyone in exchange for money.
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7th June 2019
The pursuit began in the city centre and went through Witton Gilbert, Sacriston and up into Pelton Fell on June 4 at around 12.30pm.
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7th June 2019
HERE at Durham Constabulary, we have been trialling the use of alcohol interlocks, which stop drivers from starting their vehicles if they are over the alcohol limit.
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7th June 2019
TEESDALE has its first young hero.
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7th June 2019
A WEEKLY sports session designed to harness the power of sport to create positive changes in the lives of disadvantaged young people in the Peterlee area has won a national award.
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6th June 2019
Her appointment was confirmed by the independent Police and Crime Panel sitting this afternoon.
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6th June 2019
POLICE officers and staff who have gone above and beyond have been presented with commendations.
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5th June 2019
FROM rounding up lost sheep to leading cross-border criminal investigations, rural policing has always been unique.
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3rd June 2019
POLICE are appealing for witnesses after a 15-year-old schoolgirl was assaulted at a bus stop in Newton Aycliffe this morning, Monday, June 3.
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31st May 2019
A DEDICATED PCSO has said an emotional farewell to his team as he prepares to embark on a new role within the force.
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31st May 2019
TWO people have appeared at court in connection with an alleged attempted robbery in Darlington.
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31st May 2019
OFFICERS are appealing for witnesses after a cyclist was injured following a collision with a car.
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30th May 2019
The victim was walking home from the town centre when he was approached by four men in their late 20’s who asked him for money.
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30th May 2019
Coins from an important Viking hoard, which were found during a police investigation, could change British history, according to a leading historian.
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30th May 2019
SENIOR policing figures from across the North East have praised the dedicated work of officers based in the region’s specialist operations unit for their hard work in tackling serious and organised crime.
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30th May 2019
CHILDREN with complex special needs will be treated to specialist toys after more than 100 police officers took to the pitch for a charity football tournament.
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30th May 2019
A POLICE station had some unusual ‘suspects’ last week.
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29th May 2019
FOND memories and new beginnings were marked as a refurbished police station was officially opened this morning.
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29th May 2019
Mark Bradley exposed himself and regularly performed sex acts on himself in front of the children.
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29th May 2019
Police are urging people to remain vigilant when receiving emails relating to TV licencing.
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29th May 2019
Officers believe they were towed away in a white coloured long wheelbase Ford transit and a dark coloured saloon, possibly a BMW.
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28th May 2019
The incident occurred shortly after 7.20pm and involved a grey Mercedes coupe and a black Memil Sesei racing bicycle.
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28th May 2019
A JOINT operation involving officers from the North East Regional Specialist Operations Unit (NERSOU) and Hertfordshire Constabulary has seen eight people arrested.
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24th May 2019
The incident occurred on Bell Street shortly after 10pm on Sunday (April 21).
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24th May 2019
Durham Constabulary have confirmed that arrests of ten people were made this morning in connection with alleged abuse of patients at Whorlton Hall.
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23rd May 2019
A MOTORCYCLIST has suffered serious injuries following a collision with a car.
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20th May 2019
The preferred candidate for the position of Chief Constable of Durham Constabulary is the current Deputy Chief Constable, Jo Farrell.
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17th May 2019
OFFICERS from Newton Aycliffe Neighbourhood Team teamed up with local schools this week to tackle road safety.
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17th May 2019
A MASKED man sprayed offensive graffiti on buildings in Darlington and tried to gauge out the eyes of a police officer who tried to restrain him.
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17th May 2019
A TWO-WEEK campaign is being launched across Cleveland and Durham aimed at motorcycle and pedal cycle safety.
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17th May 2019
A NEW team launched to tackle specific crimes in Darlington has seen more than 40 charges in the first three months and 43 other positive disposals.
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17th May 2019
Over 100 officers and volunteers from seven police Forces across the North of England have joined together overnight in a bid to tackle rural crime.
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