Consumer, crime and safety news

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.

A Durham City takeaway and its director have been ordered to pay more than £1,500 between them after separate incidents of food being sold outside licensed hours.

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.