Stanley2 days agoRural safety scheme appeals for advice from womenA charity is seeking advice to help it improve a rural pathway between Stanley and Beamish.2 days ago6 days agoParents 'watering down baby milk' over high costsMoorside Baby Bank say parents are turning to unsafe practices over the rising cost of essentials.6 days ago7 days agoScrap planned pension changes, say museum staffThe Beamish museum says it is consulting on proposals to change the pension arrangements of staff.7 days ago13 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 202611 Aug 2026Killer's contact with police 'may' require inquestAngela Lloyd's family say police allowing her killer to walk away led to her death.11 Aug 202610 Aug 2026Women taking hairspray on buses over attack fearsSome North East women tell the BBC they do not feel safe travelling around the region alone.10 Aug 20266 Aug 2026Police to 'reflect' on disabled woman killingDurham Police says it will see if lessons can be learned after the killling of a disabled woman. 6 Aug 20265 Aug 2026Woman 'butchered' victim hours after court releaseHewitt stabbed Angela Lloyd to death after forcing her way into the victim's home, a court hears.5 Aug 2026...
