Consumer, crime and safety news

A 2019 visit to an Indian takeaway which uncovered mouse droppings and dirty conditions has resulted in a court ordering payments of more than £5,000.

The owner of holiday lets in County Durham has been fined and ordered to close their business after it was found to be operating during coronavirus restrictions.

An iconic County Durham landmark has suffered thousands of pounds worth of damage after a suspected arson attack.

We have successfully obtained a closure order against a County Durham gym for breaching health protection regulations by operating during lockdown.

A North East council is reminding its residents to be watchful for scams and fraud designed to target people during the coronavirus pandemic.

A County Durham man who was part of a wider scheme to sell fake sports memorabilia to unwitting fans has been sentenced in court.

An Chester-le-Street mobile fish seller who defrauded vulnerable households out of £100,000 has been sentenced today at Teesside Crown Court to 60 months in prison, reduced to 40 months for an early guilty plea.

Tenants in County Durham are being reminded to check their landlords are complying with property and rental standards following new and updated housing legislation.

The former director of a fitted furniture company has been fined £370 and ordered to pay back the £1,500 deposit he received for joinery work he failed to complete.

We have partnered with a housing provider to reduce crime and anti-social behaviour in areas of the county.

A County Durham couple has been fined after they were caught possessing counterfeit and illegal cigarettes and tobacco.

A North East council has offered guidance to businesses and residents as lockdown restrictions begin to ease this week.

A Bishop Auckland man who operated as a scrap metal dealer for two years without a licence has been fined by magistrates.