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⚽️Tonight’s the night!For all you England fans, we know you’ll be gearing up for the excitement of the first England gam...
17/06/2026

⚽️Tonight’s the night!

For all you England fans, we know you’ll be gearing up for the excitement of the first England game.

Some of you will enjoy the game, have a great time and get home safely.

Some of you will get too drunk, take illegal drugs (or both) and put yourself or someone you love in the morgue after wrongly thinking you’re fine to drive.

We’re not being dramatic; this is the reality our officers see with a 20.9 per cent spike in road traffic collisions on England match days from 2016 to 2024.

That’s why we’ve launched a specific road safety campaign for this world cup.

Teaming up with our emergency service partners last week, we invited media outlets a road traffic collision demonstration.

They were able to see someone being cut out of a crashed car and bring it to your teatime screens on BBC Look North.

What they didn’t see are the death knocks our officers have to make when the people in the car can’t be saved.

Or when the driver is in court, then prison, for killing their mates.
All because they thought it was fine to drive under the influence or couldn’t be bothered to book a taxi.

We don’t want to see you sent off permanently before you can even say penalties.

🚗Drink and drug driving kills. Don’t risk it.

County Durham & Darlington Fire & Rescue Service North East Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust Northumberland Fire and Rescue Service Durham Roads & Armed Policing

⚖️A thug who terrorised his neighbours with two knives and threatened to set them on fire has been jailed.Ryan Love arme...
16/06/2026

⚖️A thug who terrorised his neighbours with two knives and threatened to set them on fire has been jailed.

Ryan Love armed himself with the weapons before barging his way into the home where he doused a couple and their friend within with petrol, last September.

The balaclava-clad 31-year-old proceeded to tell them he’d set them alight and that they were all going to die.

Love also slashed one of the victims across the face before throwing ornaments, a fridge and hoover at them and attacking another victim with a metal bar.

One of the victims, a woman in her 60s, said it was not until she heard Love’s voice that she recognised her attacker.

One of the victims managed to call 999, with officers blue lighting to the scene and arrested Love as he ran at them with a knife still in his hand.

He was arrested and charged with aggravated burglary, assault causing actual bodily harm and grievous bodily harm with intent.

Love originally pleaded not guilty but later changed his plea and was sentenced to 15 years and eight months in prison at Teesside Crown Court on June 12.

🗣️DC Zoe Hollifield, of Darlington CID, led the investigation.

She said: “Love carried out a brutal and unprovoked attack on the victims who have all been left physically and mentally scarred by his horrendous actions.

“I want to commend the victims for their courage throughout the investigation and court proceedings and hope the extended sentence can give them some comfort so that they can begin to rebuild their lives.”

UPDATE:The road has now reopened. Thank you for your patience while our officers dealt with the incident.---------------...
16/06/2026

UPDATE:

The road has now reopened. Thank you for your patience while our officers dealt with the incident.

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The A691 at Sniperley is currently closed following a one-vehicle road traffic collision this afternoon.

The driver of the car involved, a woman in her 50s, was taken to hospital after suffering a suspected medical episode.

The road is expected to be closed for some time and drivers are asked to find an alternative route.

Thank you for your patience. We will update you when we can.

16/06/2026

More than 4️⃣0️⃣ people have been arrested during an operation targeting domestic abuse suspects.

Operation Sunrise saw dedicated teams of officers deployed across County Durham and Darlington to track, locate, and arrest individuals wanted for domestic abuse offences.

During the operation, which took place over two weeks starting on June 1, 45 people were arrested on suspicion of a range of offences, including r**e, stalking, controlling and coercive behaviour, and breaches of restraining orders.

They included:

📍 A 58-year-old old man from Houghton-le-Spring who was arrested on suspicion of harassment after he allegedly breached a restraining order preventing him from contacting his ex-wife. He was charged with the offence and remanded in custody to appear at Durham Crown Court on July 2.

📍 A 37-year-old man from Ferryhill who was arrested and charged with intentional strangulation, making threats to kill, and threatening a person with an offensive weapon. He has been remanded in custody to appear at Durham Crown Court on July 13.

📍 A 53-year-old man from Trimdon Station who was arrested on suspicion of r**e. He was interviewed by officers and released on bail while further enquiries are carried out.

📍 An 18-year-old man from Washington who was arrested on suspicion of several r**es. He was released on bail while further enquiries are carried out.

📍 A 54-year-old man from Shotton Colliery who was arrested on suspicion of r**e and stalking. He was released on bail to allow for further enquiries to be carried out.

Five of those arrested were also drug tested on arrest due to suspicions that their offending was linked to drug use. Of those, four tested positive for co***ne, while one refused the test.

💬 Inspector Adam Norris, who led the operation, said: “Our role as police officers is to protect vulnerable people and help keep them safe from harm, and we will use all powers available to us.

“This operation targeted outstanding suspects of domestic abuse and those we believe are responsible for recent domestic abuse against their partners, ex-partners, and family members.

“By concentrating resources on outstanding suspects, we can take safeguarding action, speed up investigations, and help deliver improved outcomes for victims.

“Domestic abuse in any form is unacceptable – everyone deserves to feel safe; nobody should have to suffer at the hands of another.

“If you or someone you know is suffering domestic abuse, please tell us - call 101, or 999 if you are in immediate danger.”

You told us you wanted to see more police on the beat and we’re listening. Since the start of Operation Pave, we’ve seen...
16/06/2026

You told us you wanted to see more police on the beat and we’re listening.

Since the start of Operation Pave, we’ve seen a reduction in anti-social behaviour across communities, including:

📍 Consett – down 18%
📍 Bishop Auckland – down 45%
📍 Crook – down 34%
📍 Horden – down 35%
📍 Newton Aycliffe – down 40%

You told us visible policing matters, and neighbourhood teams continue to work hard to address the concerns affecting local people.

This year, neighbourhood teams will continue to grow, with an extra 19 officers and 14 PCSOs expected to be on patrol across the force by the end of the financial year.

Get to know your neighbourhood team: www.durham.police.uk/area/your-area/

**UPDATE** - Police have stood down, with one lane now open. National Highways: North-East remain on scene whilst the v...
16/06/2026

**UPDATE** - Police have stood down, with one lane now open. National Highways: North-East remain on scene whilst the vehicles are being recovered.

ROAD CLOSURE:

The northbound carriageway of the A1(M) is currently closed between Junction 59 and Junction 60 due to a collision.

Thank you for your patience while our officers deal with the incident.

UPDATE:The A688 near Cassop has now reopened.
15/06/2026

UPDATE:

The A688 near Cassop has now reopened.

Don’t let scammers target you or your loved ones.If you get a call from someone claiming to be your bank or the police a...
15/06/2026

Don’t let scammers target you or your loved ones.

If you get a call from someone claiming to be your bank or the police asking you to:
❌ Transfer or withdraw money
❌ Hand over your bank card
❌ Have cash or valuables ready for collection

Hang up immediately. Your bank or the police will NEVER ask you to do this.

This is called courier fraud.

Spot the signs: www.reportfraud.police.uk/courierfraud2026/

15/06/2026

UPDATE:

Colin has now been located. Thank you to all who shared our appeal.

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