Local news from Chester-le-Street and the surrounding area
Tantallon in Birtley, near Chester-le-Street, will be shut from 60 metres north of its junction with Tantallon, extending in a northerly then westerly direction for 84 metres.
Staff from Bannatyne Health Clubs across the North East, including teams from Darlington, Coulby Newham, Ingleby Barwick, Durham and Chester-le-Street, swapped fitness classes for dance performances t
Former Spennymoor Town and Redcar Athletic midfielder Mark Anderson has joined Northern League Division Two club Chester-le-Street Town.
The North Lodge Remembrance Group in Chester-le-Street is offering free life-saving training to supporting businesses, partnering with a qualified first aid instructor to deliver the sessions as a tha
A school bus caught fire in Chester-le-Street on Thursday (May 14) afternoon, with images of the aftermath showing a burnt-out shell of the vehicle.
A charity music festival featuring tribute acts, family entertainment and community activities will take place at Chester-le-Street Town FC.
There were delays of up to 45 minutes between Carrville and Chester-Le-Street following an accident on the bank holiday weekend
There were queues of up to three miles from Carrville to Chester-Le-Street following an accident on the bank holiday weekend
Jordan Orrock died when the car he was driving was involved in a collision on the A1(M) near Chester-le-Street
A second man has died following a collision on the A1(M) near Chester-Le-Street.
The road was closed for over 12 hours
The A1M has reopened after being closed for over 12 hours following a serious road traffic collision near Chester-Le-Street.
Two people have been taken to hospital including one in a critical condition after a crash on the A1(M) near Chester-le-Street.
Dad and son Scott Kirwan and Rocco were left shaken after magnet fishing in the River Wear uncovered feared military ordnance near Chester-le-Street.
The seasonal positions here in the region are wide ranging, from customer service jobs to food-based roles
A Chester-le-Street punter carried out a bloody attack at a social club breaking a man's nose after accusing him of spiking his drink.
Stephen Patterson from Chester-le-Street is marking five years of fundraising for Marie Curie, dressing as a daffodil in memory of his mum.
Remondis Limited, based in Bedlington, has applied to expand its fleet at Birtley West Line Industrial Estate, near Chester-le-Street.
Dan Burn, Lewis Miley and Tim Krul are among the Newcastle United stars who have visited Performance 28 in Chester-le-Street.
Big news from the football pitch! Our very own Chester-le-Street Town Women played a tough match against Huddersfield Town Women. While the score wasn't in our favour this time, it's always brilliant to see our local talent on display!
