Evenwood news

Defendant Michael Humble claims he damaged eight sets of traffic lights in County Durham as he believes their radar system poses a risk to human health

Durham Crown Court

Veteran faces trial for damaging County Durham traffic lights over radar health fears

Billy Francis, Lucas Lancaster and Josh Wilson with the completed wall in Evenwood

Billy Francis, Lucas Lancaster and Josh Wilson with the completed wall in Evenwood

Brick wall bringing Love and Pease to a County Durham village is to be unveiled today

Leanne Chilton, of Newcastle, has been ordered to pay compensation after admitting criminal damage to a door in a case heard at Newton Aycliffe Magistrates’ Court

Leanne Chilton, of Newcastle, has been ordered to pay compensation after admitting criminal damage to a door in a case heard at Newton Aycliffe Magistrates’ Court

Woman ordered to pay £300 after damaging County Durham door

A new OK bus in 2012

A new OK bus in 2012

Why it is OK to take buses, bikes and barges to Evenwood

Kangaratnam Kantharupan leaving Newton Aycliffe Magistrates' Court

Kangaratnam Kantharupan leaving Newton Aycliffe Magistrates' Court

'One sip' of lager lands County Durham shopkeeper in court for drink driving again

Sex offender Gary Horn escaped an immediate prison sentence despite a second breach of a court order

Sex offender Gary Horn escaped an immediate prison sentence despite a second breach of a court order

Durham Crown Court

County Durham sex offender was caught on 'Granny Space' and 'Xtremechat' sites

Woodland Tractor Run

Woodland Tractor Run

20 pictures of twinkling tractors bringing Christmas cheer to County Durham villages

Bugler Lance Corporal Angie Sowerby plays the last post at the falls where the DLI soliders lost thir lives on a training exercise at the River Coquet near Guyzance in Northumberland. Angie is from Middridge Village and is now stationed at Deepcut.

Bugler Lance Corporal Angie Sowerby plays the last post at the falls where the DLI soliders lost thir lives on a training exercise at the River Coquet near Guyzance in Northumberland. Angie is from Middridge Village and is now stationed at Deepcut.

Remembering the young Durhams cruelly killed training for the end of the war

Eight defendant locked up at Durham Crown Court during September 2025

Eight defendant locked up at Durham Crown Court during September 2025

Durham court round-up

Durham Crown Court

Court: Danger biker chef, North Sea ferry violence and Darlington neighbour violence

One of the high-visibility police patrols being stepped up across the force area, this one in Seaham

One of the high-visibility police patrols being stepped up across the force area, this one in Seaham

Durham Constabulary

More police back on the beat in anti-crime drive across the Durham force area

A petition has been handed in to the Auckland Medical Group in St Helen Auckland.

A petition has been handed in to the Auckland Medical Group in St Helen Auckland.

Thousands back campaign to save 'important' County Durham GP surgery from closure

Dozens of patients with placards reading “Save Our Surgery” gathered outside the practice on

Dozens of patients with placards reading “Save Our Surgery” gathered outside the practice on

Campaigners to meet health bosses in bid to save County Durham GP from closure

Campaigners against the closure of a GP surgery in County Durham have warned it could leave elderly patients isolated.

Campaigners against the closure of a GP surgery in County Durham have warned it could leave elderly patients isolated.

'They’ve let the people down': Fears for County Durham community if surgery closes

Dozens of patients with placards reading “Save Our Surgery” gathered outside the practice on Monday, urging health bosses to keep the facility open.

Dozens of patients with placards reading “Save Our Surgery” gathered outside the practice on Monday, urging health bosses to keep the facility open.

'Save Our Surgery': Hundreds back plea to keep 'vital' County Durham GP surgery open

The proposed scheme near West Auckland was first mooted after residents called for a bypass to

The proposed scheme near West Auckland was first mooted after residents called for a bypass to

Local government

Hundreds respond to survey on future of A68 County Durham bypass scheme

Anthony Etherington was jailed at Durham Crown Court for his role in an attempt to steal a quad bike from a remote Teesdale farm

Anthony Etherington was jailed at Durham Crown Court for his role in an attempt to steal a quad bike from a remote Teesdale farm

Durham Crown Court

How brave Teesdale farmer, 77, tackled burglars trying to take quad bike

Katy’s Cafe, in Evenwood, near Bishop Auckland, was told major improvement was necessary

Katy’s Cafe, in Evenwood, near Bishop Auckland, was told major improvement was necessary

Durham County Council

'Lovely' café found with out-of-date pease pudding and salami at 1* inspection

County Durham's Lord Lieutenant Sue Snowdon, top left, pays tribute to predecessor Sir Paul Nicholson following his death yesterday

County Durham's Lord Lieutenant Sue Snowdon, top left, pays tribute to predecessor Sir Paul Nicholson following his death yesterday

Sir Paul Nicholson

County Durham's Lord Lieutenant pays tribute to predecessor Sir Paul Nicholson

Santa Claus, or possibly The Christmas Grinch, at the forefront of the festive Tractor Run in Woodland, County Durham

Santa Claus, or possibly The Christmas Grinch, at the forefront of the festive Tractor Run in Woodland, County Durham

Woodland Festive Tractor Run

Tractor-tastic at Woodland festive Farmer Christmas event in County Durham!

Robert Potts, county councillor for Evenwood, announced the decision over the weekend on social media.

Robert Potts, county councillor for Evenwood, announced the decision over the weekend on social media.

Local government

County Durham councillor leaves Conservative Party to join Reform UK

The five proposed routes as part of plans for an A68 bypass in County Durham have been revealed.

The five proposed routes as part of plans for an A68 bypass in County Durham have been revealed.

Local government

A68 bypass: Five ways new County Durham link road could be built

The proposed scheme near West Auckland was first mooted after residents called for a bypass to reduce traffic and prevent large vehicles and HGVs from travelling through the village.

The proposed scheme near West Auckland was first mooted after residents called for a bypass to reduce traffic and prevent large vehicles and HGVs from travelling through the village.

Local government

Long-awaited consultation on A68 County Durham bypass opens

Durham Police has stepped up rural patrols as part of a drive to offer reassurance to the county's countryside communities

Durham Police has stepped up rural patrols as part of a drive to offer reassurance to the county's countryside communities

Durham Police step up rural patrols to reassure county's countryside communities

182nd Stanhope Show

182nd Stanhope Show

Crowds flock to the Stanhope Show as event marks 182nd year with success

Councillor John Shuttleworth, cabient member for rural communities and highways

Councillor John Shuttleworth, cabient member for rural communities and highways

Local government

National park authority complained about Durham councillor's 'abusive' comments

The holiday park will be built of the A688 near West Auckland

The holiday park will be built of the A688 near West Auckland

New holiday park with over 100 chalets to be built near County Durham town

Drink drivers, shoplifters and violent offenders face justice at Newton Aycliffe Magistrates' Court

Drink drivers, shoplifters and violent offenders face justice at Newton Aycliffe Magistrates' Court

Newton Aycliffe Magistrates Court

Drink drivers, shoplifters and violent offenders face justice at Aycliffe court

A new bypass is due to be built at Toft Hill for the A68

A new bypass is due to be built at Toft Hill for the A68

Local government

Consultation on A68 County Durham bypass set to finally open next month after delays

Stephen Mummery jailed for taking out meat cleaver in affray on street in Evenwood

Stephen Mummery jailed for taking out meat cleaver in affray on street in Evenwood

Durham Crown Court

Man took meat cleaver out seeking revenge after his County Durham home was damaged

As a former police officer in County Durham, Robert Potts is hoping to upset the odds and become the region’s first ever Conservative PCC.

As a former police officer in County Durham, Robert Potts is hoping to upset the odds and become the region’s first ever Conservative PCC.

Local Elections 2024

Local Elections 2024

Robert Potts: Conservative candidate hoping to cause upset in Durham PCC election

Evenwood teenager reached 'phenomenal' speed in stolen BMW after ramming police car

Evenwood teenager reached 'phenomenal' speed in stolen BMW after ramming police car

Teenager reached 'phenomenal' speed in stolen BMW after ramming police car

Jamie Shields jailed at Durham Crown Court for 18 years for multiple rapes on a 'vulnerable' girl

Jamie Shields jailed at Durham Crown Court for 18 years for multiple rapes on a 'vulnerable' girl

County Durham man jailed for 18 years for multiple rapes on 'vulnerable' young girl

Death crash driver Edward Alan Crawford jailed for 112 months at Durham Crown Court

Death crash driver Edward Alan Crawford jailed for 112 months at Durham Crown Court

Teenager took 'cocktail' of drink and drugs before fatal accident in County Durham

Full details about proposed boundary changes in County Durham have been revealed.

Full details about proposed boundary changes in County Durham have been revealed.

Local government

Explained: How County Durham boundary changes will impact residents

Picture: PIXABAY

Picture: PIXABAY

Bishop Auckland parent summonsed to court over child's attendance in school

Defendant Graham Tate denies setting fire to Mercedes A-class vehicle, like the one pictured, on January 10, last year
Picture: THE NORTHERN ECHO

Defendant Graham Tate denies setting fire to Mercedes A-class vehicle, like the one pictured, on January 10, last year
Picture: THE NORTHERN ECHO

Man denies deliberately setting Mercedes A-class car on fire in Bishop Auckland

Durham County Council chief executive John Hewitt, centre left, and leader, Amanda Habgood, centre right, discuss the aid delivery effort with military personnel

Durham County Council chief executive John Hewitt, centre left, and leader, Amanda Habgood, centre right, discuss the aid delivery effort with military personnel

Military help to deliver aid to communities still without power in County Durham

Northern Powergrid engineers working round region to restore affected sections of the network

Northern Powergrid engineers working round region to restore affected sections of the network

Power restored to all but 4,500 Storm Arwen affected customers across North East

A farmer has criticised Northern Powergrid after Storm Arwen caused a power cut that led to her cows not getting fed. Photograph: Sarah Caldecott.

A farmer has criticised Northern Powergrid after Storm Arwen caused a power cut that led to her cows not getting fed. Photograph: Sarah Caldecott.

County Durham farmer hits out after Storm Arwen leaves cows fighting for their life

5 Victoria Street, Evenwood, County Durham, is up for sale by public auction Picture: RIGHTMOVE

5 Victoria Street, Evenwood, County Durham, is up for sale by public auction Picture: RIGHTMOVE

County Durham house could sell for less than the price of an average family car