Consumer, crime and safety news

County Durham residents are being urged to stand together against domestic violence ahead of this year's International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women.

A series of projects are to be rolled out to ensure people in Durham City are as safe as they can be, following the success of a £100,000 funding bid.

An unqualified builder has received a 58-week prison sentence after he undertook several poor quality housing improvements.

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.

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.

A 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.

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.