Elderly man killed in flat fire
A man believed to be in his 80s dies after a fire breaks out at granny flat in Darlington, County Durham.

Ice warning for drivers in North
Motorists across northern England are being warned of continued difficult driving conditions over Christmas.

Volunteers want dry festivities
Dozens of lifeboat crew across the North East face being called away from festive celebrations if an emergency arises.

Cocaine is seized in police raid
Cocaine with an estimated street value of £20,000 is seized in a police raid at a property in County Durham.

Steam train's snow rescue 'glory'
Passengers left stranded after the snow disrupts rail services are rescued by a Darlington-built steam locomotive.

Pair steal bus driver's takings
Two men who threatened a bus driver, forcing him to hand over his takings, are sought by police on Teesside.

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