AN analysis of Durham Constabulary crime data from January to June 2019 by The Northern Echo has found burglary investigations were dropped this year in almost 80 per cent of cases. Source: Local News from the Northern Echo

WORK has begun on a multimillion project to build homes at the site near a Grade II listed building. Source: Local News from the Northern Echo

A COUPLE have been presented with an award in recognition of their environmental efforts. Source: Local News from the Northern Echo

A WORLD music festival will have people dancing to a different beat next weekend. Source: Local News from the Northern Echo

A FOOTBALL club has launched its very own foundation in a bid to improve the physical and mental well-being of its community. Source: Local News from the Northern Echo

A MOTHER is planning to run the Great North Run for a charity which helped her newborn twins battle meningitis, saying “the things we saw them go through will never leave our memories”. Source: Local News from the Northern Echo

JUST like Punch and Judy – Brian and Marilyn were a double-act that fitted like a hand in glove. Source: Local News from the Northern Echo

“THERE’S a mathematical formula around the committing of crime. It’s a function of crime getting detected, getting caught, reward and conviction. Any offender whether they are speeding or robbing a bank will carry out a sub-conscious cost-benefit analysis.” Source: Local Read More …

DARLINGTON manager Alun Armstrong paid tribute to the workrate of his players after an excellent 2-0 home win over Southport. Source: Local News from the Northern Echo

THE Roman Empire was resurrected in a village built on the foundations of a fort erected between 260 and 270 AD. Source: Local News from the Northern Echo