Stanley8 hrs agoCouncil bids to fill empty shops through auctionsIt is part of a Durham County Council plan to improve Stanley and Bishop Auckland.8 hrs ago1 day agoShop shutter art turns street into public galleryArtists have been working with local resident and businesses to brighten up a town centre.1 day ago23 Feb 2026Pile of cables dumped in fly-tipping incidentDurham County Council investigates after waste was left in a park and cables were dumped by a road.23 Feb 202619 Feb 2026Town bus station gets £2.5m for upgradesIt is hoped the refurbishment will help make the facility safer with new lighting and CCTV cameras.19 Feb 202616 Feb 2026Photos showing 'beauty in people's differences'Debbie Todd, from Stanley, says she hopes her work encourages people not to judge each other.16 Feb 202628 Jan 2026Plans to convert hall into community hub on holdThe building, which needs repair work, is back on the market after a proposed sale fell though.28 Jan 202617 Jan 2026Burglar falls four times while trying to flee raidPolice release footage of Andrew Pickering's attempts to escape a service station.17 Jan 202613 Jan 2026Improving roads 'priority' after amber ratingDurham County Council says initiatives are already making a difference.13 Jan 202612 Jan 2026Woman's murder trial delayed for medical testsPatricia Hewitt is remanded in custody while medical tests are carried out ahead of a trial in July.12 Jan 2026...
