Durham residents will see a police tax rise. This will fund officer numbers and community safety across the region. Durham Police Tax to Rise for Homes Council tax bills in Durham and Darlington will change. The police portion will increase. The regional police commissioner approved this. It’s a maximum 5% increase. Joy Allen is the…
Police are urging anyone targeted by a man exposing himself to come forward. Thomas Rees has admitted to multiple counts of exposure and awaits sentencing. Police Seek Victims of Man Exposing Himself and Performing Acts in North East Harrogate: Police are looking for victims of a man who exposed himself. Thomas Rees admitted to nine…
In County Durham, over 100 veterans built a 30ft Viking longboat to support mental health, using skills like wood-turning and metalwork in a meaningful project Veterans Create Stunning Replica Viking Longboat in County Durham for Mental Health County Durham: Military veterans have come together to build a 30ft replica Viking longboat. This project aims to…
A safeguarding review was initiated after Scarlett Vickers, 14, was murdered by her father, Simon Vickers, who claimed it was an accident during a playfight. Safeguarding Review Conducted Following Murder of Teen Scarlett Vickers Darlington: A quick safeguarding review was done after 14-year-old Scarlett Vickers was killed by her dad. He stabbed her in the…
The mother of Scarlett Vickers stands by her husband, despite his murder conviction for their daughter’s death during a kitchen playfight in Darlington. Mum Supports Father Convicted of Murdering 14-Year-Old Daughter in Tragic Case Darlington: A tragic incident has left a family shattered. Scarlett Vickers, just 14, was killed by her father, Simon Vickers, during…
Simon Vickers was found guilty of murdering his 14-year-old daughter, Scarlett, in their Darlington home, leaving the community in shock and mourning. The Tragic Case of Simon Vickers, Father Who Murdered His Daughter Scarlett Darlington: A shocking case unfolded in this tight-knit community. Simon Vickers was found guilty of murdering his 14-year-old daughter, Scarlett. The…
Lola McEvoy, Darlington’s MP, faces scrutiny for installing an office sign without proper permissions, prompting criticism from local officials and a commitment to rectify the issue. Darlington MP Lola McEvoy Under Fire for Unapproved Office Signage Darlington: Lola McEvoy, the local MP, has hit a snag with council rules. She put up an office sign…
Inspectors have praised the A&E departments in Durham and Darlington for their safety and care, despite ongoing pressures on the NHS. Durham and Darlington Hospital Emergency Departments Praised by Inspectors Durham: The A&E departments at two hospitals in the North East are getting some well-deserved praise. Inspectors from the Care Quality Commission (CQC) found that…
A rapist serving time for multiple offenses has died in prison, an inquest revealed. His victim hopes to find closure after his passing. Rapist Caught After Victim Spoke Out Dies in HMP Northumberland Prison Darlington: A rapist named John North has died while serving time at HMP Northumberland. He was caught after his brave victim…
The jury is now deliberating in the trial of Simon Vickers, accused of murdering his daughter, Scarlett, in their Darlington home last year Scarlett Vickers: Jury Sent Out in Darlington Murder Trial Darlington: The jury is now out in a serious case. Simon Vickers is on trial for the murder of his daughter, Scarlett. She…