Firefighters called to A1(M) at Chester-le-Street after van fire caused traffic delays

Firefighters were called to a major route in County Durham after a van caught fire last night. Traffic delays were caused on ...

North East fire warning to students living in shared accommodation

County Durham and Darlington Fire and Rescue Service (CDDFRS) has attended 20 fires at student halls since September 2024 ...

Three in hospital after rush-hour crash which caused delays on main Darlington road

Three people have been taken to hospital following a crash between a Tanker and an Uber on West Auckland Road, in Darlington, ...

Four fire engines called to battle blaze at derelict County Durham building

Four fire engines were called to Lee House on Upper Yoden Way in Peterlee on Friday afternoon (September 19) after a blaze ...

Car bursts into flames on A67 Winston sparking 999 response

The blaze took place on the A67 at Winston, near Barnard Castle, just after 9.10pm on Wednesday (September 17). One fire engine attended and crews took just under an hour to extinguish the flames.
Darlington and Stockton Times

Car catches fire on A67 at Winston near Barnard Castle

The blaze took place on the A67 at Winston, near Barnard Castle, just after 9.10pm on Wednesday (September 17). One fire engine attended and crews took just under an hour to extinguish the flames.

Nursery worker's second job: putting out fires

A 44-year-old mother-of-two, from Bishop Auckland, says her professional life marries the "best of both worlds" - working with children during the day, and fighting fires at night and on weekends.
BBC

Wearside stories you may have missed this week

A woman's visit from America to a Sunderland pier her family built and a Reform UK councillor suspended from the party over allegations he criticised asylum seekers on social media. Here are five of ...