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When semi-professional footballer Kory Whitfield isn’t on the pitch for Tow Law Town he’s running towards danger in his role as an on-call firefighter.The 23-year-old midfielder spends...

The owner of an empty office block in Peterlee has been ordered to pay a £48,000 fine after nine people were found sleeping inside the building during a...

A lucky youngster in County Durham or Darlington has the chance to win a ‘golden ticket’ to become a firefighter for the day in a rare fire service...

Residents are being urged to have their say on the future of County Durham and Darlington Fire and Rescue Service (CDDFRS) as it launches a new four-year plan...

Crook Fire Station is urgently recruiting on-call firefighters to play a vital role in protecting the community. Around half of County Durham and Darlington Fire and Rescue Service’s...

Charge your phone under your pillow or leave your tumble dryer running overnight?Firefighters are warning people to think again this Electrical Fire Safety Week (February 2 to...

Firefighters have warned that every second is crucial if a fire breaks out in your home as they urge residents to check how safe their property is in...

“Distraction in the kitchen can lead to devastation.”That’s the message from firefighters at County Durham and Darlington Fire and Rescue Service (CDDFRS) as new figures show more...

A County Durham firefighter is set to walk, run and cycle more than a thousand miles to raise funds for a little boy battling a rare form of...

Firefighters helped to put smiles on the faces of children in hospital this Christmas when they paid a surprise visit.Crews from County Durham and Darlington Fire and...