Durham Police10 hrs agoPolice dogs paddle as otters lap up iced blood lolliesFancy frozen fish blood or a baking Buddha belly? See how other animals cope with the heatwave.10 hrs ago7 days agoPolice seek drink drivers morning after England winOfficers say alcohol consumed the previous night can still be in people's systems in the morning.7 days ago11 Jun 2026Elderly woman dies after being struck by vanPolice say the woman suffered serious injuries and died after she was hit by a small van in Durham.11 Jun 20266 Jun 2026Police to kick-off World Cup drink and drug checksA Durham Police inspector says driving under the influence can have "devastating" consequences.6 Jun 202631 May 2026Calls for strict dangerous dog laws as attacks riseMarie Hay, whose daughter and dog were attacked, wants stricter laws brought in for pet owners.31 May 202630 May 2026Children warned 'starting fires is not a game'Firefighters say in some areas more than 90% of calls in summer are to fires started deliberately.30 May 202629 May 2026Warning over suspected dangerous vape liquidA warning is issued over the circulation of illicit Mazza vapes, which could contain fentanyl.29 May 202626 May 2026Warning as drunk men spark river rescueDurham Police urge people to remain vigilant after a man was rescued from the River Wear.26 May 202618 May 2026Inquest date set for baby found beneath floorA coroner says he will try and determine who Baby Auckland was and when, where and how he died.18 May 2026...
