Easington Colliery21 hrs agoChristmas ad 'shock' for Fender's old school choirSam Fender's chance meet with an old teacher gives North Shield's pupils the ultimate Christmas gig.21 hrs ago20 Oct 2026Petrol station murder was over feud, court hearsFive people deny the murder of Daniel Ambler in Seaham.20 Oct 202621 Jul 2026Mining disaster monument timeline vandalisedThe Easington mining disaster timeline plaques have been either damaged or removed.21 Jul 202617 Feb 2026Two teens and man deny petrol station murderThey appear in court over the death of Daniel Ambler, who found seriously injured in Seaham.17 Feb 202623 Nov 2025Wearside stories you might have missedA rugby club has been flooded and a plaque has been unveiled in Durham for a gay politician.23 Nov 202530 Apr 2025Two boys arrested after nature reserve fireIt took six hours to put out the fire at Easington Colliery Nature Reserve, the fire service says.30 Apr 202524 Feb 2025Sam Fender kitted out for brass band sessionThe Easington Colliery Brass Band secretary says Fender was a "down-to-earth lad".24 Feb 202522 Dec 2024Threatened church now a 'cherished' village hubClosure-threatened Easington Colliery Methodist Church is now said to be a "thriving" community hub.22 Dec 20245 Mar 2024Village 'under siege' during miners' strikeResidents describe the "might of the state" against one pit village during the miners' strike.5 Mar 2024...