Durham

Water-repellent mobile phones are among the top technology innovations by UK universities, according to a new list.

Council bosses have accepted plans for a hotel on the site of Durham’s former passport office at the second time of asking.

A historic park has been named the best destination for a free family day out in the North East after securing the most public votes.

A Wearside pit-pop band will be performing at a fundraising concert to save a former miners’ hall.

A Sudanese chef working illegally in Durham hid from police in a toilet when his kitchen was raided by immigration officials.

Firefighters in County Durham are set to be the latest to be given body cams following Bonfire Night violence.

British academic Matthew Hedges has arrived back in the UK from the United Arab Emirates, where he was jailed for life for spying then given a pardon by the nation's president.

Hundreds of voices helped raise the roof of one of the region’s most iconic buildings.

A man who was in distress at his home has thanked the police officers who helped save him.

Proposals to improve science and technology facilities at a Durham college have been given the green light by councillors.

Major plans for a new retail park have been given the green light by councillors.