Jet and Ben's dog van targeted

POLICE are appealing for information after the van belonging to Durham Constabulary's Jet and Ben Dog Handler had its spare wheel stolen in Spennymoor.

2nd February 2012

Car owners asked to be more security aware

A spate of car thefts have taken place in the Chester-le-Street area in the last week

2nd February 2012

Approval sought for new HQ plans

Durham Police Authority is seeking full planning permission for a new police headquarters at Aykley Heads, Durham.

1st February 2012

Rookie cop takes a bow wow!

Durham's newest recruit may be a little wet behind the ears but he certainly has a nose for the job!

1st February 2012

New recruits to be sworn in

Durham Constabulary's latest intake of new recruits will be formally 'sworn in' as police officers at a ceremony next week.

30th January 2012

Appeal for driver after cyclist hurt

Police are trying to trace the driver of a car which failed to stop after a teenager was knocked off his bike.

27th January 2012

Manslaughter charge after baby's death

A man is to appear at court this weekend charged with the death of his five months old baby son

27th January 2012

Business Watch scheme extends to Bishop Auckland

A scheme which helps businesses to combat crime has expanded into Bishop Auckland

26th January 2012

Police officers raise money for children's hospital ward

POLICE officers from Durham City have helped to raise funds for a children's ward at the University Hospital of North Durham.

26th January 2012

Teenage biker hurt in Darlington crash

A motorcyclist was seriously injured when his bike collided with a van