Body found in river identified as missing Dezi Freeman
The body of 26-year-old Dezi Freeman has been recovered from the River Wear, bringing a tragic end to the search for the man last seen playing a late-night 'hunt game' with friends in Durham.
The body of 26-year-old Dezi Freeman has been recovered from the River Wear, bringing a tragic end to the search for the man last seen playing a late-night 'hunt game' with friends in Durham.
Durham University leads a controversial study backed by Cambridge and Oxford, aiming to diversify student intakes through 'contextual data', sparking debate on meritocracy in higher education.
A prisoner at HMP Frankland has been charged with murder after a fellow inmate was found dead in his cell. The victim, serving a life sentence, was discovered with serious injuries.
A 75-year-old woman has died following a horrific golf buggy accident at the exclusive Hankley Common Golf Club in Surrey. The incident, which is now under investigation by police, occurred when the cart she was in left the path and fell down a steep slop
Residents of affluent Windlesham, Surrey, are in a standoff with an illegal Traveller site. Local authorities have begun legal action after caravans occupied a local field, prompting serious safety and environmental concerns.
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Police launch massive manhunt for Neal Thompson, 44, after the discovery of Dezi Freeman's body in the River Wear. Durham Constabulary urges public vigilance as search intensifies.
England's cricket captain Ben Stokes faces renewed injury concerns ahead of the Ashes series, with a potential recurrence of his chronic knee problem during Durham's County Championship match.
England Test captain Ben Stokes is poised for a dramatic return to County Cricket with Durham, marking his first first-class appearance since 2022 to prepare for the summer's Ashes series.
The mysterious disappearance of 21-year-old Dezi Freeman in County Durham sparks a murder probe. Police appeal for witnesses as community fears grow.
A major police search is underway for 34-year-old Dezi Freeman, last seen in County Durham. Authorities and family issue urgent appeals for information as concern grows.
Hampshire's Alex Lees delivered a masterful, emotional century against Durham on his return to the North East, marking a triumphant homecoming at the Seat Unique Riverside.
Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer delivered a powerful tribute to his deputy Angela Rayner at the Durham Miners' Gala, praising her journey from care system to potential deputy prime minister in a major speech.
A major police manhunt is underway for 34-year-old Dezi Freeman, who vanished from County Durham. Authorities and family issue urgent appeals for information as concern grows.
A major police manhunt is underway for 24-year-old Dezi Freeman, last seen in County Durham. Authorities and family issue urgent appeals for information on his whereabouts.
Shocking new data analysis uncovers Britain's most deserted neighbourhoods, from abandoned London mansions to entire streets in the North East left eerily empty. The figures expose a stark housing divide.
House hunters in Stanley, County Durham, are left speechless by a four-bedroom property hitting the market for £240,000. The home features a jaw-dropping, psychedelic interior that has to be seen to be believed.
Former Countryfile host Matt Baker opens up about the deeply personal family crisis that forced the sale of their beloved Durham farm, revealing the toll of balancing TV fame with rural life.
A dedicated prison officer at HMP Frankland was brutally murdered by a dangerous inmate after discovering his illicit contraband network. The shocking incident has raised serious questions about staff safety in UK prisons.
Exclusive: Dezi Freeman, the fugitive at the centre of a massive UK police manhunt, has been arrested in a pre-dawn raid in County Durham. Full details on the dramatic capture and the charges he faces.
Three Cleveland Police officers have been sentenced to prison for a conspiracy to pervert the course of justice, following a major investigation into their corrupt conduct.
Durham Constabulary launches investigation after counterfeit Hong Kong dollar notes surface in local businesses. Police urge vigilance as fake bills lack security features.
A man has tragically died following a major multi-vehicle collision on the M23 in Surrey during the early hours of Tuesday morning, prompting a full closure of the motorway for over 10 hours and causing severe travel chaos.
A coroner has ruled that a series of instructor errors led to the death of Belinda Taylor, 44, who fell from 3,500ft during a skydive in Peterlee. The inquest heard how a 'catastrophic failure' to properly secure her harness was the direct cause of the fa
A hazardous chemical leak in Durham, North Carolina, forced evacuations as emergency crews worked to contain the threat. Authorities urge caution.
Surrey Cricket Club has made history by securing their fourth consecutive County Championship title, dominating Durham in a thrilling finale to the 2025 season.
Former England cricketer Graham Thorpe is fighting for his life after suffering a serious medical emergency. The cricket world rallies in support.