Stanley3 days agoActor Mellor's gurning beaten by Cumbria manThe World Gurning Championship is held annually in the small Cumbrian town of Egremont.3 days ago11 Sept 2026Famed gorilla statue returns to Wakefield garden'Caesar' moved to Mayfair after a planning row between its owner and Wakefield Council.11 Sept 202610 Sept 2026Police worker leaked info to keep gang out of jailHe was caught when suspicious colleagues gave him a false tip which he frantically tried to pass on.10 Sept 202623 Aug 2026'Anywhere dog is wonderful, this is totally dog'Co-founder Rebecca Earle says this year's North East Dog Festival has been the biggest yet.23 Aug 202620 Aug 2026Rural safety scheme appeals for advice from womenA charity is seeking advice to help it improve a rural pathway between Stanley and Beamish.20 Aug 202616 Aug 2026Parents 'watering down baby milk' over high costsMoorside Baby Bank say parents are turning to unsafe practices over the rising cost of essentials.16 Aug 202615 Aug 2026Scrap planned pension changes, say museum staffThe Beamish museum says it is consulting on proposals to change the pension arrangements of staff.15 Aug 202613 Aug 2026Two quizzed after bomb squad destroys 'explosives'The men are held on suspicion of making ammunition following a search of a house in Stanley.13 Aug 202611 Aug 2026Bomb squad probes 'suspicious item' in villageDurham Police says 60 homes on Robert Terrace in Shield Row were evacuated.11 Aug 2026...
