A punk Christmas hit and mushrooms growing on prison walls - just some of this week's stories.

Lord Botham will become Durham's honorary president as businessman Phil Collins replaces him as club chair.

Philip Woods had previously been convicted of making indecent images of children, a court hears.

Daniel Service is jailed for a further four years for attacking the Finsbury park terrorist.

Durham seamer Daniel Hogg signs a three-year contract at Chester-le-Street.

The parish council says "inconsiderate" parking is "blighting" the area's evening ambience.

Alex Lees wants to combine the best local talent with key signings to make Durham a force in county cricket.

North Durham MP Luke Akehurst says the bikes are being driven in a dangerous way.