There were heart-warming stories of joy as well as those of tragedy with one of the most reported on being the harrowing death of a funfair worker. Elsewhere, Reform UK took control of Durham County Council, a teenager died in a fire and a woman was accused of murdering another in Newton Aycliffe. Here's a recap of just a few of the most memorable stories covered by The Northern Echo this year from May to August. May May 2 Reform UK take control of Durham County Council in historic victory On May 2, Reform UK took control of Durham County...