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Five County Durham drivers banned by DVLA and fined in court

All five drivers appeared at Peterlee Magistrates’ Court last week and were banned from driving for varying lengths of time by the DVLA.
Here are the five drivers who faced punishment in court:
Mark Penman, 32, of Bryans Leap, Burnopfield, admitted to …

Man killed in motorbike crash on A1(M) near Darlington

A man tragically died in a fatal motorbike crash on the A1(M) on Friday night.
The single-vehicle crash happened between junction 57 and junction 56, near Barton, just six-miles from Darlington[1], at about 9.30pm on April 5. It involved an orange-colo…

Police appeal after fatal crash on A1(M) near Darlington

The incident happened between junction 57 and junction 56, near Barton, at about 9.30pm last night (Friday, April 5).
A man riding an orange motorcycle was travelling south on the motorway when bike left the carriageway and ended up on the verge. 
Sadl…

M18 accident today live as two lorries crash and traffic held

Traffic is being held temporarily on a stretch of the M18 after two lorries crashed.
According to the traffic management system, Inrix, there are currently long delays as traffic is being held following the lorry crash. This took place on the M18 North…

Jeff Stelling and Ridley Scott on New Year Honours list

The honours lists have been running since 1860, and can recognise anyone for services to charity, film, sport, government and education to name just a few.
In the North East, individuals have been selected for their work which includes diplomacy, chari…

Match Preview | Gateshead vs York City

By Brad Saxton | Image by Jack McGraghan
The Minstermen travel to Gateshead on Boxing Day in the first of two meetings between the two sides held over the Festive Weekend.
Neal Ardley’s side will be hoping to collect an important three points on Boxing…