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Andrew Leaver has a beard and slicked back hair. He is wearing a grey checked suit with a yellow corsage in the lapel. He smiles at the camera and has his arm around someone which is cropped out of the shot.

Biker killed in four-vehicle crash named by police

Police say Andrew Leaver died in the crash which involved two motorcycles and two cars on the A688.

Side view of part of a police car - mostly the passenger side door. It is white, with blue and yellow stripes, and marked Police, with the Durham Constabulary crest.

Arrest after four-vehicle fatal crash

Durham Police is appealing for information about the crash involving two motorcycles and two cars.

A mugshot of Jack Walker who has light brown short hair which sweeps to the side. He also has a beard.

Man jailed for involvement in two shootings

Jack Walker, from Northampton, is sentenced for 12 and a half years for the shootings.

A country lane with grass verges on either side. Bushes and trees line the road.

Four 'starved' abandoned puppies found dead

The dogs are discovered alongside a road in County Durham by members of the public.

Teesside Magistrates' Court

Man charged with attempted murder over shootings

Cleveland Police say the charges relate to shots fired at properties in County Durham and Teesside.

Grice Court

Village shooting was 'targeted' attack

A vehicle pulled up at a house in Staindrop and a gun was fired towards the property, police say.

Brick with LOVE stamped on it

'Collecting bricks can be seen as a bit strange'

Chris and Mike scour the North East for the "hidden gems of art" that are old bricks.

The redesigned garden at Raby Castle

Walled garden and amphitheatre key to castle revamp

Work on 'The Rising' visitor attraction near Staindrop is expected to be completed next year.

Looking up at hall

Jacobean hall removed from risk register after work

Grade I listed Gainford Hall has undergone a major restoration and is now available to rent.