Durham County Council's new Strategic Place Plans (SPP) were discussed at a County Hall scrutiny meeting on Monday, with councillors warning the plans are 'Durham-centric'
The WRAL Breaking News Tracker was on the scene when a car was pulled from a creek near the intersection of East Club Boulevard and Midland Terrace in Durham.
The funeral for 2-year-old Manariah Bradsher was held at Antioch Baptist Church in Durham. Manariah's mother said the toddler had a big smile and bubbly personality that brought joy to others.
Labour's new Chancellor was in the North East on Thursday and reiterated a commitment to protect hundreds of jobs at Hitachi Rail's Newton Aycliffe plant