Shotton45 mins agoMan 'ashamed' for chopping down Christmas treeDylan McNamara appears at Newton Aycliffe Magistrates' Court to plead guilty to criminal damage.45 mins ago28 Apr 2026Inquest delays into videographer's parachute deathAn inquest hears a council-led investigation into the incident is still ongoing.28 Apr 202620 Apr 2026'Hub for disorder' dessert shop licence revokedPolice say Sweet Trap, in Shotton Colliery, became a "focal point" for large groups of youths.20 Apr 202614 Apr 2026Family to keep fighting for murdered toddler's lawMaya's Law is debated in Parliament after the safeguarding petition topped 100,000 signatures.14 Apr 202613 Apr 2026Sweet and vape shop licence at risk amid disorderDurham County Council is due to review the licence of the Sweet Trap, after it was shut by police.13 Apr 202613 Apr 2026Murdered toddler's family back in law change fightA petition by Maya Chappell's family reaches 100,000 signatures triggering a Westminster debate.13 Apr 202624 Mar 2026Villagers' joy after tree replacement takes rootsA Christmas tree replacing one which was deliberately felled is planted in Shotton Colliery.24 Mar 20266 Jan 2026Skydiver death report to be released in fullA British Skydiving report into Sam Cromwell's death must be shown to investigators and his partner.6 Jan 202621 Dec 2025Wearside and County Durham stories you might have missedA new train connection, car building and a felled Christmas tree make the headlines.21 Dec 2025...
