Two people have died following a collision in the early hours of this morning. At around 1.40am today (November 1), officers attended the one-vehicle collision on the A167 at Ferryhill which involved a Ford KA. https://t.co/W9ekAvLzSk

Tributes paid to “ray of sunshine” who died after being struck by a car in the early hours of Sunday morning. Abigail Eggleston was crossing the A167 at Neville’s Cross shortly before 2am when she was hit by a car. https://t.co/jQ9AGy3BTx

A sexual predator who groomed a young girl has been jailed. Adam Fowler’s offending began when the girl was around eight years old, and continued until she was in her mid-teens. https://t.co/u6oeNWCqCu

If you think one of your online accounts has been hacked, you should report it as a crime to Action Fraud: https://t.co/zR0ErtnVgy Check out this step-by-step guide by @NCSC on how to recover online accounts.👇

This November 29, one guest will experience the ultimate travel reward! Play all month and let your next adventure begin at FireKeepers.

A careers fair you don’t want to miss! Your key public sector employers are coming together under one roof to showcase their life-changing careers this November. @DurhamCouncil, @CDDFRS, @DurhamPolice, @NHSNEY and North East Ambulance Service. ✅Explore real careers in the

⚠️ 35,434 people reported their email or social media accounts hacked last year. ✅Enabling 2-step verification (2SV) can keep cyber criminals out of your account, even if they know your password. ℹ️Find out more: https://t.co/YZrZahQO6N #TurnOn2SV

Today is World Mental Health Day. It’s a day that should be every day of the year. You are worthwhile, and you deserve to be here. #WorldMentalHealthDay #WMHD25 #MentalHealth

A man who tried to rape a teenager as she walked through a park has been given a 14-year extended prison sentence. Malcolm Clixby attacked the girl in South Park, in Darlington, at around 4.50pm on November 2 last year. https://t.co/H6bIz2zp5t

🚨 A lot of the serious & organised crime we tackle is done under #OpSentinel It's our co-ordinated approach here in the #NorthEast & we work with @ClevelandPolice, @northumbriapol & @DurhamPolice to achieve it. 🔎 Search #OpSentinel on social media to find out more.

An 18-year-old man has been jailed for life following the murder of Craig Yorke in Eldon Lane last year. Following a seven-week trial, Jack Lawson was found guilty and sentenced to 18 years in prison. ➡️ https://t.co/Owb1YMvd7h

⚠️Criminals are targeting home buyers and sellers with payment diversion scams. Follow this advice to protect yourself. ✔️Agree on how bank details will be shared at the start of the process. ✔️If in doubt, stop and verify any payment information directly with your solicitor.

💔Don't match with a fraudster - protect your heart & your money. #RomanceFraud is when criminals use fake profiles to form relationships & scam victims. Always talk to trusted family or friends before sharing any personal info & always verify the authenticity of people online.

⚠️ 35,434 people reported their email or social media account hacked in 2024. ✅ Turn on 2SV and double the protection on your most important accounts. Find out more: https://t.co/YZrZahQghf #TurnOn2SV

A fugitive drug dealer is now behind bars after being brought back to the UK to face justice. Peter Hudson was sentenced to 14 years in prison after convicted in his absence of being concerned in the supply of cocaine in August 2023. https://t.co/aDmTv1my9q

A man who raped three women has been jailed for 27 years. Christopher Bell began relationships with each of the women before subjecting them to a catalogue of abuse. Read more ➡️ https://t.co/eVtek97qsu

The #A66 is closed in both directions between the #A67 #Bowes and the #A1M J53 #ScotchCorner. More information and diversion routes here: https://t.co/Nxj9EY91S6

⚠️Over £106M was lost to romance fraud last year. ℹ️ Unsure if the person you're talking with is real? Try reverse image searching their profile photos to see if they're used elsewhere online. Find out more: https://t.co/iais8dNrk0 #RomanceFraud

Thousands of hours of high-visibility patrols have been carried out across County Durham and Darlington as part of an initiative to tackle violent crime and antisocial behaviour. Read more ➡️ https://t.co/APeaWit5zp

Abandoned spaniel PD Louie, now Durham Constabulary’s first digital detection dog, has won a national award for helping find vital evidence in a fatal crash. Louie and handler PC Dan Cuthbertson received the Rising Star Award this week from @ThinBluePaw 💙

🏡Looking for student accommodation? 🧑‍🎓Rental fraudsters often target students looking for university housing, asking you to pay advance fees for properties that don’t even exist. 🔗Learn more: https://t.co/jGxG1XGFNf #StudentSafety