Teens in Life-Threatening Condition After Farm Tractor Overturns
Two schoolboys, aged 13 and 14, are fighting for life after a tractor overturned on a County Durham farm. Police investigating the horrific incident had their car disabled by vandals.
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Two Teens Critically Hurt in Farm Tractor Overturn
A 14-year-old boy fights for life and a 13-year-old is seriously injured after a tractor overturned on a farm in Burnopfield. Police appeal for witnesses after shocking incident.
Manhunt after village Christmas tree and war memorial felled
Durham Police release CCTV image after a cherished Christmas tree doubling as a WWI memorial was chopped down in Shotton Colliery. A crowdfunder for a replacement has been launched.
Farmers 'bewildered' by Labour's inheritance tax changes
UK farmers protest Labour's new 20% 'tractor tax' on agricultural assets over £1m. Industry warns it threatens farm viability and future food production. Read the full report.
Farmers 'Bewildered' by Labour's £1m Inheritance Tax
A government review finds new inheritance tax rules on farms over £1m have left British farmers scared for their future. Read the full report and political fallout.
Couple jailed for 23 years over baby's life-threatening injuries
Amy Cave and Craig Neill sentenced for causing serious harm to a toddler. The child suffered a fractured skull and brain damage. Read the full court details.
Community restores felled war memorial Christmas tree
Residents of Shotton Colliery rally to repair and fundraise for their vandalised Christmas tree, a living war memorial, after a shocking chainsaw attack. Discover the heartwarming story of community spirit.
Ferryhill attack: Man stabbed, another has substance thrown in face
Police are investigating a targeted attack in Ferryhill, County Durham, where one man was stabbed and another had an unknown substance thrown in his face. Both are in hospital. Call 101 with information.
Durham community resists ICE with school patrols and food aid
In Durham, North Carolina, a community mobilises against ICE raids, organising school patrols, food pantries, and policy advocacy to protect immigrant families. Discover how grassroots action is building a model of intentional care.
Harley Patterson, 17, dies in A19 County Durham crash
Harley Patterson, a 17-year-old from County Durham, tragically died in a single-vehicle crash on the A19. Police are investigating the incident and his family have paid tribute.
Poet Frieda Hughes pens anti-consumerist Christmas verse
Poet Frieda Hughes's new work, 'Christmas Shopping', critiques festive excess, longing for space over crowds and highlighting a farmer's dream of a John Deere tractor. Read her unique festive reflection.
Harrods turkey supplier suspended over welfare breaches
A luxury turkey farm supplying Harrods has been suspended after activists filmed staff mistreating birds and urinating in pens. The farm is now under investigation.
Farmers arrested in London tractor protest over tax
British farmers were arrested in London after a Budget Day tractor protest against an agricultural inheritance tax. Read their story and the claims of political policing.
22-year-old Democrat becomes youngest treasurer in Connecticut town
Thomas Peters, 22, wins a tight election to become Durham's treasurer, overseeing millions in taxpayer funds. A generational shift in local politics for the typically Republican town. Read the full story.
Urgent Christmas warning over extension lead fire risk
Fire safety experts issue a critical alert as festive decorations are plugged in. Learn the red flags for overloaded sockets and how to prevent a devastating house fire this December.
Woman, 80, dies after Newquay tractor crash
An 80-year-old woman has died following a collision with a tractor on the A392 in Newquay, Cornwall. Police are urging witnesses to come forward with information.
Farmers arrested in London tractor protest over tax
Two farmers arrested and a tractor seized as protests against Rachel Reeves' inheritance tax reforms bring central London to a standstill. Nigel Farage pledges legal support.
Peterlee's Budget Disappointment: Community Reacts
Residents and businesses in Peterlee express deep disappointment with the recent budget, calling for stronger political backbone. Discover how the town is responding.
Farmers defy tractor ban in Westminster budget protest
Furious farmers drive tractors to Westminster despite police ban, protesting Rachel Reeves' inheritance tax changes. Accusations of two-tier policing emerge as demonstration proceeds.
A19 closed after serious collision in Tyne and Wear
The A19 in Tyne and Wear is shut in both directions following a serious collision. Emergency services are on scene. Expect major travel disruption for several hours.
Eight arrested in Newcastle attempted murder probe
A woman in her 60s is in critical condition after a serious incident in Elswick. Eight people have been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder. Follow for live updates.
Woman pays council tax on petrol-bombed Durham home
Ellie Haigh's home was firebombed while she slept, leaving it uninhabitable. Yet, Durham Council demands full council tax. Read her shocking story and the bureaucratic battle she now faces.
Elswick Attack: Woman Fights for Life, Man Arrested
A woman is fighting for her life and a man is seriously injured after a violent incident at a home on Durham Street in Elswick. A man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder.
Police probe huntsman over horse attack footage
Durham Police launch an animal cruelty investigation after a huntsman was filmed striking his horse with a crop. The incident occurred during a South Durham Hunt outing.
Teen dies in workplace tractor accident in Cambridgeshire
A 19-year-old girl, Žavinta Petrašiūtė, has died after a tragic industrial accident involving a tractor at Pretoria Energy in Cambridgeshire. Police and HSE are investigating. A fundraiser has been set up to support her family.
Woman, 20, dies kayaking on River Tees
A 20-year-old woman has died after getting into difficulty while kayaking on the River Tees in Barnard Castle. Read the full story on the rescue operation.
Woman dies in River Tees kayaking incident
A 20-year-old woman has died after getting into difficulty while kayaking on the River Tees near Barnard Castle. A major multi-agency search operation was launched. Read more.
Woman's body recovered from River Tees in Barnard Castle
Emergency services recovered the body of a 20-year-old woman from the River Tees after a kayaker was reported in difficulty. Read the latest on this tragic incident.
Police at Durham School Over Non-Uniform Day Fears
A County Durham school cancelled its Children in Need non-uniform day and called police due to concerns about two boys. Discover the full story and the school's response.
350 jobs at risk as NSK plans factory closures
Japanese car parts maker NSK plans to close two County Durham factories, putting 350 jobs at risk. The union Unite calls it a 'betrayal' of workers. Read the full story.
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