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Scarlett Vickers, 14, was found dead with a single stab wound to the chest at her family home in Darlington, County Durham, in July on July 5.

Dad accused of fatally stabbing daughter during 'play fight'

Cyclist Anthony Brian Milburn died on December 23 in County Durham following a collision with a BMW 5 Series. The 34-year-old was airlifted to hospital but died as a result of his injuries.

Dad dies while cycling after BMW collision

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Craig Yorke, who was stabbed in Eldon Lane, County Durham on Saturday, December 14

Family pays tribute to dad who was stabbed to death

Elliot Badger with his huge collection of railway tickets.

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Abermill Care Home resident taking part in Children In Need arts and crafts session

HC-One care homes take part in fundraising activities for BBC’s Children In Need

Jason Hoganson, who is wanted by Northumbria Police after breaching his licence conditions on being released from prison

Wanted Hollywood actor goes on the run from UK police

Aycliffe Town Centre: Property firm to ‘bring life back to the street’

Helen Davey, 39, was killed after her gas piston ottoman bed collapsed on her and suffocated her.

Mum-of-two suffocated and died after being trapped in ottoman bed

A man has been charged with attempted murder after a police officer was stabbed at the high-security Frankland Prison.

Man, 62, charged with attempted murder after stabbing at prison

Seven-month-old Charlie Goodall died in February 2022. His mother Danielle Massey has pleaded guilty to his manslaughter

Mum admits killing her baby, who died in the bath

Bobby Grimes, 13 and Wayne Hodgson, 18, died in a motorcycle crash last week in County Durham Picture released by Durham Constabulary

Tributes paid to teenagers killed in motorbike crash

One man has died after taking the sleeping medication Zopiclone which could “potentially be contaminated”. (Photo: Getty Images)

Man dies after taking 'contaminated' medication

Seven people have been taken to hospital in County Durham after taking the sleeping medication Zopiclone. (Photo: AFP via Getty Images)

Seven hospitalised after taking sleeping drug

Willington property on fire after house explosion.

Watch: Moment house explodes before fire rages through property

Aaron Drummond crashed into a car and bollard whilst driving dangerously in a white transit van when being chased by police.

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The A1(M) in County Durham is closed following a serious collision. (Credit: David Davies PA Images)

'Serious collision' causes delays

The man who died during a parachute jump last month has been named

Dead skydiver named by police

The dog may have fallen down the shaft as long as a week ago, with rescuers believing he ran off while on a walk (Photo: RSPCA/Supplied)

RSPCA hunt for owner of pup rescued from 15-foot shaft

Seven-month-old Charlie Goodall was found unresponsive in the bath at his home in Chilton

Baby found dead in bath

Ian pictured in his UFC heyday and now as a medic.

World champion UFC fighter turns life-saving medic

As Ant & Dec’s Saturday Night Takeaway returns, where are the original little Ant and Dec now? Ant and Dec attend the Virgin Media British Academy Television Awards at The Royal Festival Hall on May 08, 2022 in London, England. (Photo by Tristan Fewings/Getty Images)

Where are the original little Ant and Dec now?

A couple have been disqualified from keeping all animals following a string of animal welfare offences - which included setting a dog on a chicken, riding a small lame pony, beating another dog, and killing and burning the remains of a puppy.
John Cameron Lindop, 22, of Albion Hill, Hepworth, Doncaster, and Lucy Elizabeth Melrose, 23, of Hawthorne Road, Ferryhill, County Durham, were sentenced at Durham Crown Court last week

Couple kill and burn puppy

Lucy Letby has befriended fellow child killer Sian Hedges behind bars. Picture: Cheshire Constabulary/Kent Police

Serial killer nurse befriends fellow child murderer in prison

Dominic Cummings arrives to give evidence to the Covid Inquiry. Credit: Getty

What is Dominic Cummings doing now? Ex-aide appears at Covid Inquiry

The National Lottery is on the hunt for three winners

National Lottery on the hunt for 3 winners of life-changing prizes

‘Rank’ mess in the dog owner’s garden

‘Rank’ dog owner fined £750 for allowing pet to poo in own garden
The unnamed resident was fined £750 after ignoring four notices from Durham County Council
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Brian Simpson has been doing the washing up in the bath since January (Photo: Stuart Boulton / SWNS)

Couple forced to wash in the bath for nine months in wait for builders

Thousands of people turned out for the procession of Queen Elizabeth II to St Giles’ Cathedral, before lining the city streets of Edinburgh to visit the Queen lying in state. (Credit: Heather Carrick/National World)

‘It’s history’: thousands line Edinburgh streets as Queen lies at rest

Durham miners’ hall could get same status as Pyramids and Taj Mahal

Ion Onut was using the internet on his phone when he crashed his Scania truck into slow moving traffic on the northbound carriageway of the A1(M) last July, killing three people and injuring several others.

Lorry driver jailed for fatal crash sends warning from prison

Woodham Academy, Newton Aycliffe, County Durham. Picture: Google Maps

Teacher who kissed girl and said he ‘loved her’ banned for 10 years

Musicians from colliery bands perform as they march through the city during the 136th Durham Miners Gala on July 09, 2022 in Durham, England

Durham Miners’ Gala 2022: ‘Big Meeting’ returns after three long years

Two road rage drivers, Paige Robinson and David Ferry (left), killed cyclist Graham Pattison (right) - Cleveland Police

Road rage drivers killed dad-of-two cyclist while racing at 70mph

County Durham rapist caught by police after he ordered a £19 kebab from Just Eat

A rapist was caught after he ordered a £19 kebab from Just Eat

Fuel prices: supermarkets urged to cut petrol prices by RAC

Emily Morgan and Jamie Mullineux met on a dating app during lockdown and got engaged eight weeks on (SWNS)

Couple buys first home eight weeks after meeting on Tinder during lockdown

Two lucky savers became millionaires after July 2021 Premium Bonds winner were announced. (Pic: Shutterstock)

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