Sedgefield13 Dec 2024Sherlock star awarded honorary degreeMark Gatiss is presented with an honorary doctorate by the University of Leeds.13 Dec 2024West Yorkshire5 Dec 2024Plant turning food waste into electricity approvedThe plans are going ahead despite concerns over the development's impact on air quality.5 Dec 202424 Oct 2024Horse trainer and businessman John Wade diesFellow trainer Rebecca Menzies says Mr Wade was not only a friend but instrumental to her success.24 Oct 202425 Sep 2024Teacher sent girl naked photos and sex act videoDavid Amos, who was jailed over the offences in 2022, is now banned from classrooms in England.25 Sep 2024England11 Jun 2024Bus service confidence 'at all time low'Transport bosses are warned that timetable changes and cuts by operators have hit public trust.11 Jun 2024England25 May 2024Duckling family march to safety at Hardwick HallThe annual duck march has been a tradition at Sedgefield’s Hardwick Hall Hotel for the past 24 years.25 May 2024Science & Environment16 May 2024Bus service could be rerouted for 'isolated' usersArriva says changes to the X12 service could be introduced after a public consultation in October.16 May 2024England5 Feb 2024Dogs helping detect radiation in Ukraine warMilitary dogs are wearing mobile detectors made by County Durham technology firm Kromek.5 Feb 2024England31 Jan 2024Arena and business parks get £23m devolution cashThe funding will go to the new Gateshead Quayside arena and two Durham business parks.31 Jan 2024England