Schools merger approved by councilpublished at 19:44 Greenwich Mean Time 16 January
Durham County Council says the amalgamation will tackle problems with pupil numbers.
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Schools merger approved by councilpublished at 19:44 Greenwich Mean Time 16 January
Uncovered 1650s house captures 'a moment in time'published at 18:55 Greenwich Mean Time 16 January
18:55 GMT 16 JanuaryThe discovery in Bishop Auckland offers a "real window" into life in republican England, say experts.
Read MoreMan who admitted MP threat asks to change pleapublished at 16:29 Greenwich Mean Time 16 January
16:29 GMT 16 JanuaryBenjamin Clarke, who was due to be sentenced over comments to Bishop Auckland MP Sam Rushworth, is bailed.
Read MoreGreen light for amusement arcade to become homespublished at 14:51 Greenwich Mean Time 16 January
14:51 GMT 16 JanuaryThe former Mason Amusements building in Sunderland will have two retail units and eight flats.
Read MoreGirl's fatal wound 'impossible' from thrown knife published at 14:34 Greenwich Mean Time 16 January
14:34 GMT 16 JanuaryScarlett Vickers' father Simon, accused of her murder, says her death was a "tragic accident".
Read More'New Millwall signing Connolly needs run of games'published at 13:37 Greenwich Mean Time 16 January
13:37 GMT 16 JanuaryMillwall signing Aaron Connolly needs a run of games after a tough spell at Sunderland, says BBC Sport England's Adam Lanigan
Read MorePick of the stats: Burnley v Sunderlandpublished at 12:04 Greenwich Mean Time 16 January
12:04 GMT 16 JanuaryBurnley welcome fourth placed Sunderland for a shot at the top on Friday evening (20:00 GMT) - here are the stats.
Read MoreMillwall sign Connolly from Sunderlandpublished at 11:48 Greenwich Mean Time 16 January
11:48 GMT 16 JanuaryMillwall sign Republic of Ireland forward Aaron Connolly from Sunderland.
Read MorePersonal data stolen in cyber-attack on councilpublished at 11:47 Greenwich Mean Time 16 January
11:47 GMT 16 JanuaryThe council will contact those residents impacted, but stressed the threat was "quickly contained".
Read MoreMYW: Durham’s Deadly Poisonerpublished at 00:00 Greenwich Mean Time 16 January
00:00 GMT 16 JanuaryKim from Durham has sent in the legendary local case of Mary Ann Cotton. Iain takes us through Mary’s many poisonings and explores the origins of THAT nursery rhyme.
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Man jailed over barber shop petrol attackpublished at 17:11 Greenwich Mean Time 15 January
17:11 GMT 15 JanuaryFour people were taken to hospital after Dilovan Sindi targeted the business, a court hears.
Read MoreLe Fee deal is 'statement' of Sunderland ambition published at 15:45 Greenwich Mean Time 15 January
15:45 GMT 15 JanuarySunderland head coach Regis Le Bris heralds the arrival of Roma player Enzo Le Fee as the Black Cats eye promotion.
Read MoreGiant section of cliff falls in landslippublished at 14:40 Greenwich Mean Time 15 January
14:40 GMT 15 JanuaryAn eyewitness walking her dog along the beach says " the whole lot just came down".
Read MoreNew A1 bridge found to have defectspublished at 13:06 Greenwich Mean Time 15 January
13:06 GMT 15 JanuaryNational Highways says the motorway bridge defects did not pose an immediate safety risk.
Read MoreMan jailed for repeated threats to mum for cashpublished at 13:00 Greenwich Mean Time 15 January
13:00 GMT 15 JanuaryKieran Hiddleston ignored a court order banning him from going to his mother's home, a court hears.
Read MoreMore work to prop up flyover 'but no reopening'published at 12:42 Greenwich Mean Time 15 January
12:42 GMT 15 JanuaryGateshead Council says the work will ensure the Metro can keep running.
Read MoreGossip: Blades and Black Cats vie for Cannonpublished at 11:53 Greenwich Mean Time 15 January
11:53 GMT 15 JanuaryLatest transfer news from Sunderland and Sheffield United.
Read MoreMan sentenced for locking ex-girlfriend in vanpublished at 11:22 Greenwich Mean Time 15 January
11:22 GMT 15 JanuaryPolice had to smash their way into Josh Sayers' vehicle to rescue the woman, a court hears.
Read More'Unsafe' speed limit warning after cyclist's deathpublished at 10:50 Greenwich Mean Time 15 January
10:50 GMT 15 JanuaryThe coroner expresses concern that the 40mph limit is to high for the stretch of road.
Read MoreForce 'inadequate' at investigating child abusepublished at 06:30 Greenwich Mean Time 15 January
06:30 GMT 15 JanuaryHis Majesty's Inspector of Constabulary says Cleveland Police needs to make improvements.
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