24 May 2013 Last updated at 16:14 ET

Police 'ready' for EDL demonstrationEDL march

Police say they are "fully prepared" for an English Defence League march in Newcastle, just days after the murder of a soldier.

Scene of French Alps coach crashAlps crash passengers in damages bid

Some of the passengers injured in a fatal crash in the French Alps plan to sue the coach operator.

Artist's impression of restored poolMore time for lido restoration bid

A community group hoping to restore an outdoor pool to its former glory is given more time to hone its proposals.

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UKIP in big local election push

13:42 UK time, Friday, 19 April 2013

UKIP has a record number of candidates in the county council elections but can they upset the established parties?

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Who controlled guns in Durham?

17:54 UK time, Monday, 11 March 2013

Inside Out catalogued failures in gun control in County Durham - who was in control?

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