Stanley3 days agoImproving roads 'priority' after amber ratingDurham County Council says initiatives are already making a difference.3 days ago3 days agoWoman's murder trial delayed for medical testsPatricia Hewitt is remanded in custody while medical tests are carried out ahead of a trial in July.3 days ago20 Dec 2025Two generations celebrate life in town with songThe song celebrates Stanley's resilience and history as a former colliery town.20 Dec 202517 Dec 2025Plan to transform towns scarred by empty shopsNorth Durham MP Luke Akehurst is pushing to change the law, which could boost areas like Stanley.17 Dec 202511 Dec 2025Low earners to pay council tax as changes approvedIt means most County Durham residents will have to pay at least 10% of their council tax bills.11 Dec 202511 Dec 2025Three jailed for murdering man shot through windowA judge says the murder of Barry Dawson involved scenes most people would usually only see in films.11 Dec 202525 Nov 2025Danger driver chased stranger and ran him overThe victim says he does not know why he was targeted but a judge says it was "classic road rage".25 Nov 202531 Oct 2025Three guilty of murdering man shot through windowBarry Dawson was fatally struck in the chest by a bullet fired into his living room by Sean Reay.31 Oct 202530 Oct 2025Jury deliberates in living room gun murder trialFive men deny murdering Barry Dawson, who was shot dead through his living room window.30 Oct 2025...
