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

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 ...

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

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 ...

County Durham and Darlington Fire and Rescue Service (CDDFRS) is looking for the next generation of on-call firefighters – and no experience is necessary. More than 50% of the service’s ...

County Durham and Darlington Fire and Rescue Service (CDDFRS) are looking for the next generation of on-call firefighters – and no experience is necessary. On-call firefighters are paid and can ...

County Durham and Darlington Fire and Rescue Service (CDDFRS) received a report of a fire at a house in South Pelaw, Chester-le-Street, at 7.05am on November 1. Three fire engines, one from Durham ...

Iain Davison, who was a divisional officer for the County Durham and Darlington Fire and Rescue Service (CDDFRS), died aged just 45. However, his children have been continuing on his good work in ...

A spokesperson for the County Durham and Darlington Fire and Rescue service (CDDFRS) said: "Yesterday at 3.33pm, we were alerted by the ambulance service to a report of a man with believed fire ...

The man was pronounced dead shortly after crews from the County Durham and Darlington Fire and Rescue Service (CDDFRS) arrived at the scene. CDDFRS group manager Chris Williams offered his ...