Easington Colliery17 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 20241 Mar 2024'Miners would call me at night begging for help'While miners manned picket lines 40 years ago, women provided strength and support behind the scenes.1 Mar 202426 Jan 2024Church left in 'embarrassing' state transformedThe town's Methodist church had a leaking roof, problems with damp and in need of modernisation.26 Jan 202411 May 2023Memories of 60 years of pit village centre recordedAffectionately known as "The Welly" the centre remains at the heart of the former mining town.11 May 2023...
