Durham12 hrs agoHotel at cricket ground unanimously approvedThe six-storey hotel at Chester-le-Street's Riverside ground includes tiered seating for spectators.12 hrs ago16 hrs agoBosses were warned mental illness hospital unsafeDays at the hospital could be "floridly chaotic", an inquest into a teenager's death hears.16 hrs ago24 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.24 hrs ago2 days agoYoung Lion McKinney signs new Durham dealOpening batter Ben McKinney will stay with Durham until the end of the 2028 season after signing a two-year contract extension.2 days ago2 days agoTeen 'did not get care she deserved' at hospitalProblems found in the care of Emily Moore were known about months before her death, a jury hears.2 days ago2 days agoTeen treated 'like dirt' before hospital deathEmily Moore complained about psychiatric ward staff months before she died, an inquest hears.2 days ago3 days agoWins for Blaze, Durham & Lancs in One-Day CupThe Blaze move further clear at the top, Durham climb to third and Lancashire thrash struggling Essex in the Women's One-Day Cup. 3 days ago3 days agoTeen treated 'like dirt' before hospital deathEmily Moore complained about psychiatric ward staff months before she died, an inquest hears.3 days ago3 days agoRevamped military museum to open in AugustThe site will open with a show hosting the works of artists including Tracey Emin and Olafur Eliasson.3 days ago...