Durham and England cricketer Ben Stokes cleared of affray after fight in Bristol Cricketer Ben Stokes has been found not guilty of affray following a trial by jury. Crime
Appeal to find women as police try to trace cash thieves CCTV images of two women have been issued by police as they investigate the theft of money from a handbag. Durham
Jury in Ben Stokes affray trial will retire to consider verdict today Jurors in the trial of Ben Stokes and Ryan Ali at Bristol Crown Court will retire to consider their verdict this morning. Crime
Charities get a boost from American students Two charities have been given a helping hand from American students. News
Police appeal after mobility scooter stolen Police have appealed for help to trace a mobility scooter stolen from Durham. News
'Gay men thanked me for protecting them', Ben Stokes affray trial told Two gay men thanked England cricketer Ben Stokes for protecting them from two homophobic revellers, the England cricketer told police. Durham
Ben Stokes was main aggressor in alleged fight, witness tells court England cricketer Ben Stokes was the "main aggressor" in a fight that took place near a nightclub, an onlooker told a court. Crime
Ben Stokes abusive to doorman before 'taking mick out of' gay men, court told England cricketer Ben Stokes was abusive to a doorman before mocking two gay men leaving a nightclub, a court has heard. Crime
Extreme weather costs council millions in maintenance Recent extreme weather including the Beast from the East storm left Durham County Council with a bill of nearly £5million, it has been revealed. Durham
Police appeal to find man wanted for attempted robbery Durham police have appealed for help in tracing a wanted man who is believed to have links to the city. News
Taste of something sweet set for Durham as ice cream parlour plan announced Shoppers in Durham could soon be satisfying their sweet tooth at a new ice cream parlour. Durham
England cricketer Ben Stokes to go on trial for affray charge England cricketer Ben Stokes has arrived at court where he will go on trial for affray. Crime
Gin bar plans submitted for former building society on historic street A former building society could become a gin bar under new plans set to be discussed by councillors. Durham
How you can help crown the Sunderland Echo Curry House of the Year Calling all curry connoisseurs – we need you to help us crown the Sunderland Echo’s Curry House of the Year 2018. Sunderland
Council department run ‘like a fish and chip shop’, meeting heard Managers of a Durham County Council department have been blasted for running it ‘like a fish and chip shop’. Politics
Review: Marco Pierre White’s Steakhouse, Hotel Indigo, Old Elvet, Durham The hotel may be Indigo, the restaurant may be Marco Pierre White, but a trip to this colourful renovation of a Durham City landmark will leave you feeling anything but blue. Eating Out
Organisers announce that more than 37,000 people took in Durham’s Brass Festival More than 37,000 people enjoyed this year’s Durham BRASS festival. Music
How much of your money will be spent bringing Lumiere back to Durham Almost £2million of public money has been committed to stage two more editions of Durham’s Lumiere festival. Durham
Thousands turn out for annual Durham Miners’ Gala The sun was shining on tens of thousands of people who turned out to enjoy the Durham Miners’ Gala. News
Women’s banner to be marched with pride as it makes Durham Miners’ Gala debut A banner which unifies women’s groups will be paraded for the first time at today’s Durham Miners’ Gala. News
