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Man jailed for County Durham stand-off where he threatened to start fire in loft A man suffering some form of drug-fuelled mental health episode was involved in a five-hour stand-off with police in a stranger’s home, a court heard. Labour's plans to review curriculum could mean kids are taught about knife crime Shawdow Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson said teaching children about the dangers of knife crime could be part of school curriculum under Labour. IN THE DOCK: Five County Durham speeders fined heavily in court this week The drivers, who appeared at Peterlee Magistrates' Court, have been fined, with some of them disqualified for their offences. 32 locations that police have identified where speed patrols will be carried out Following concerns from residents, North Yorkshire Police say they will be conducting increased speed enforcement checks over the coming months. Court LIVE: Motorcyclist is sentenced for killing Darlington cyclist in crash James Mitchell is being sentenced at Teesside Crown Court for causing the death by dangerous driving of Steven Roberts in Darlington. Council investigate fly-tip arson containing children's toys in Bishop Auckland An investigation has been launched following a fly-tipping and arson incident in Bishop Auckland yesterday Driver caught doing 93MPH near village as police issue warning to motorists Officers from North Yorkshire Police clocked the speeding driver on the A6055 near Catterick village during a police operation. Multiple buildings destroyed in huge North East fire as investigation launched An investigation has begun into the cause of the late night fire in Sunderland that destroyed multiple buildings Darlington thug abused couple's hospitality before demanding cash off them A Darlington man who abused a couple’s hospitality before threatening the pair has been jailed after he tried to force them to change their statements. Two teenage boys arrested in connection with fire at North East social club Two teenage boys have been arrested in connection with the large fire at the former Engineer's Social Club in Hartlepool Read more

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