A County Durham man has had his car crushed and been left almost £1,000 worse off after abandoning it, road resurfacing work is continuing at Rookhope and MK Dons won their first game at home in eight months as they beat Spennymoor Town 3-2 to progress in the FA Cup.

Families and researchers can now view honours awarded to Durham Light Infantry soldiers after more than 4,000 medals were loaned to Palace Green Library, an air ambulance pilot has described the “blinding flash” after being targeted by a laser strike while landing at a North-East hospital and 8,000 attended the annual fireworks display at Oakies Park, Stanley on Bonfire night.

Durham police seek witnesses to a fatal collision Bishop Auckland last week, the boss of Newton Aycliffe firm PWS raises funds for Help for Heroes and a thoughtful couple asked for donations to Marie Curie as 60th Wedding Anniversary gifts.

A local housing group is asking tenants if they're Winter Ready, the world’s first major exhibition on hearing voices is taking place at Durham University’s Palace Green Library and an 18th century Grade 2 listed site has been nominated for the best park in the UK

County Durham and Darlington Fire and Rescue Service (CDDFRS) is reminding people of the dangers of bonfire night and issuing advice about how to stay safe, and more than a dozen County Durham schools have been recognised by the British Council for outstanding international teaching and learning

​A man has died after being struck by a car on Newton Cap Viaduct, Theresa May says Nissan's decision to build two new models at its plant in Sunderland shows the strength of the UK's economy and Bishop Auckland MP, Helen Goodman has questioned the decision to award the Tax Credits contract to Concentrix

Lea talks about her award winning puddings, and how their Christmas Puddings will be stocked at English Heritage venues around the country.

Motorists are being warned about the safety of part worn tyres, a mountaineer who became the first British man to conquer Everest "the hard way" is coming to Durham and Ron Hogg, the Police Crime and Victims' Commissioner is hosting a super heroes event later this week

More than 1,000 young people have joined the Durham Works programme, a 9-week programme to tackle neighbourhood nuisances and improve everyday life for residents in Coundon kicks off this week and County Durham Housing Group is recruiting tenants and leaseholders to its new customer panel, VOCAL.

Cultivate for Life project coordinator talks about the event and fundraising appeal.