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Two people have died after being hit by trains in separate incidents at Durham station within hours, causing major …
Reece Roberts, of Sunderland, ploughed into Diane Jones as she crossed and road then left the scene
13:31, 17 Mar 2026
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Reece Roberts has admitted causing death by dangerous driving(Image: Northumbria Police)
A banned and uninsured killer…
Police, fire and ambulance crews were called to the crash on the A167 Northallerton Road near Great Smeaton, around 11.40am today (Friday, March 13).
The road was blocked in both directions causing long tailbacks.
Pictures show 999 crews at the scene c…
Lewis Smith was driving a white Ford Ka with Beth Coster, 25, in the passenger seat after they’d been out drinking with friends at Blakes Bar in Newton Aycliffe on Halloween last year.
An inquest on Monday (March 9) heard Lewis, 33, was more than twice…
A truck has been recovered after a crash in County Durham which left two in hospital. Pictures show a truck which appears to have come off the road being attached to a tow truck, with police still on the scene.The A181 was closed in both directions[1] …
Liam Bowes abandoned the car after hitting the 22-year-old law student
A man who killed a Durham University law student after a night out has been jailed for dangerous driving.
Abigail Eggleston, 22, was killed in a “hit and run” while crossing the A1…
The family of a “loving” mum and gran who died in a crash with a van on the A66 last month have paid tribute to her life.Dr Shaista Shirazi suffered fatal injuries when her BMW collided with a Renault Tipper van at 7.15am on the westbound carriageway o…
Dr Shaista Shirazi suffered fatal injuries when her BMW collided with a Renault Tipper van at 7.15am on the westbound carriageway of the A66 near Boldron on February 2.
Despite the best efforts of emergency services, the 57-year-old was pronounced dead…
Killer driver Ryan Scott ripped a family apart when his “unbelievable speed” caused the death of an adored mum. Claire Laybourne was returning from taking her mum to a trip to the theatre as part of her Christmas present when their happiness was cruell…
Diane Jones, 59, passed away at the scene after being involved in a collision with a black Volvo XC90 in Sunderland
17:52, 21 Feb 2026Updated 18:01, 21 Feb 2026
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Diane Jones, 59, died after being struck by a car in Sunderland(Image: Famil…