Shotton6 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 202515 Dec 2025Man to face trial over chopped Christmas treeDylan McNamara denies criminal damage and will face a trial next year over the tree's felling.15 Dec 202513 Dec 2025Men arrested after village Christmas tree cut downPolice say they are in the process of charging a man with criminal damage after the tree was felled.13 Dec 202512 Dec 2025Villagers try to put felled Christmas tree back upResident Steve Maitland says the Shotton Colliery tree attack is "mindless vandalism".12 Dec 202511 Dec 2025Christmas tree chopped down after lights switch onThe tree, which has stood for 10 years, is cut down a few hours after it was officially lit up.11 Dec 202515 Oct 2025Family of murdered toddler told new law unlikelyRelatives of Maya want a disclosure scheme to reveal the history of new partners and caregivers.15 Oct 20255 Oct 2025Wearside and County Durham stories from this weekStories include a drag queen paying homage to the North East and plans to install war hero statue.5 Oct 20252 Oct 2025Coroner apologises for parachutist's inquest delayA coroner says a review of evidence is needed after Sam Cornwell's death in County Durham.2 Oct 2025...
