A young entrepreneur has laid bare the direct and indirect impact of crime after having almost all of his equipment stolen in an overnight raid.

Residents living on a pothole-ridden road “that no one is responsible for” are being offered help from a variety of sources.

Dale athlete Erica Dixon is aiming to set two new Guinness World Records titles next month when she takes on the London Marathon.

Two dale holiday let owners in County Durham are celebrating after being recognised in a prestigious national awards scheme that champions the individuals behind the UK’s best holiday homes.