An 86-year-old County Durham man has proved it’s never too late to pick up some vital new skills. Bill Anderson, of Evenwood, Bishop Auckland, was worried he was too old to take part in a computer cours ... more

Families affected by major changes to the benefits system are grappling with rising debts and turning to pay-day lenders and loan sharks, a study reveals. Almost a quarter of the social housing tenan ... more

The first tenants have been welcomed in to their brand new affordable homes in Alexandra Square, Hartlepool. Mrs Carole Walls and her husband Markhave been enjoying spending time in their new home on the site ... more