A major 999 operation is underway centred around the River Tees in Gainford, County Durham tonight (June 20) after reports of ...

“Emergency services are in attendance and the public are asked to avoid the area.” Pictures from Friday afternoon show The ...

999 crews flooded the area around the river on Friday afternoon following concern for a man who had entered the water. The air ambulance, police helicopter, mountain rescue, police, paramedics and ...

A motorbike has been reduced to a shell after it was found alight in a Newton Aycliffe tunnel this morning. Fire crews were called to the blaze near Avon Court just before 3am this morning (June 18), ...

Article continues below Darlington District Manager Billy McAloon, from County Durham and Darlington Fire and Rescue Service (CDDFRS), said: "Despite being more expensive, we recommend you always ...

Four female members of staff and a friend of County Durham and Darlington Fire and Rescue Service will be attempting the ...

Last month, (April) County Durham and Darlington Fire and Rescue Service (CDDFRS) saw a 230% increase in outdoor fires, compared to the same period in 2024. Dry weather creates the perfect ...

County Durham residents have been warned to pack a picnic instead of a barbecue to prevent wildfires in a plea from the fire service. The County Durham and Darlington Fire and Rescue Service ...