Floodwaters swept through Lanchester, in County Durham, after 12 hours of heavy rain.

5 Reasons to visit this County Durham town – a riverside location 'rich with history' - here's what visitors have to say.

Heavy rain caused flooding in Lanchester, County Durham, on Sunday Residents in a County Durham village have said their council "failed to clear drains" before several feet of floodwater surged ...

Durham Police were called to the A691 shortly after 10.30pm last night. The driver was not injured in the one-vehicle crash.

A County Durham village has been branded as a 'lovely' location with stunning walks and independent shops - with visitors raving about how beautiful the area is.

Plans for 150 homes on the outskirts of a leafy County Durham village have met with fierce opposition from residents. Story Homes has submitted a planning application for Newbiggin Lane on the ...

A motorcyclist has been rushed to hospital after a serious collision with a car on Howden Bank in Lanchester, County Durham. Durham Constabulary has confirmed it is dealing with a "serious road ...

A village in County Durham has been plunged into crisis after heavy rain overnight caused huge flooding. Emergency services rushed to Front Street in Lanchester, which remains underwater after ...

A motorcyclist suffered serious injuries after they were involved in a crash involving a car in County Durham. The collision happened near Lanchester at about 4:45am on Tuesday 4 October.

Grandpa's Fish Bar opened in Lanchester this week and has a menu including a Scottish delicacy - a deep fried mars bar. Here's what we thought.