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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

Durham Crown Court heard that son twice threateneed to cause damage at his mother's home if she did not give him money to repay drug debts

Durham Crown Court heard that son twice threateneed to cause damage at his mother's home if she did not give him money to repay drug debts

Durham Crown Court

Son threatened to damage mother's County Durham home if she refused him drug money

The North East postcodes to scoop prizes on the postcode lottery this week

The North East postcodes to scoop prizes on the postcode lottery this week

People's Postcode Lottery

The North East postcodes to scoop prizes on the postcode lottery this week

Durham Constabulary's Operation Endurance initiative aims to tackle issues with off-road bikes

Durham Constabulary's Operation Endurance initiative aims to tackle issues with off-road bikes

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Nuisance off-road bikers causing mayhem in County Durham communities

Reece Niles was jailed for 16 months at Durham Crown Court for his violent reaction to a row with his father, for whom he was the main carer.

Reece Niles was jailed for 16 months at Durham Crown Court for his violent reaction to a row with his father, for whom he was the main carer.

Durham Crown Court

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Son reacted angrily in row over his County Durham father's treatment of pet dog

The graves of George Henderson, William Henderson and Mary Henderson in Thorpe Road Cemetery, Horden.

The graves of George Henderson, William Henderson and Mary Henderson in Thorpe Road Cemetery, Horden.

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Grieving family's shock at £1.8k bill just to be allowed to repair loved ones' graves

Defendant Sherylee Myers ran out of luck having breached a suspended sentence less than a week after it was imposed at Durham Crown Court, on February 29

Defendant Sherylee Myers ran out of luck having breached a suspended sentence less than a week after it was imposed at Durham Crown Court, on February 29

Durham Crown Court

County Durham woman assaulted PC six days after receiving suspended prison sentence

Durham Crown Court told that goldfish was sadistically killed for what the defendant thought would make a 'funny' video

Durham Crown Court told that goldfish was sadistically killed for what the defendant thought would make a 'funny' video

County Durham teenager thought killing goldfish with knife would make 'funny' video

Newton Aycliffe man facing sentence at Durham Crown Court for affray next week

Newton Aycliffe man facing sentence at Durham Crown Court for affray next week

Newton Aycliffe man admits causing an affray at his father's County Durham home

Defendant Stephen Ambler admits burglary of a house in Peterlee and taking a car parked outside, but he is seeking the dismissal of further charges, of robbery and attempted burglary, at a hearing at Durham Crown Court next month.

Defendant Stephen Ambler admits burglary of a house in Peterlee and taking a car parked outside, but he is seeking the dismissal of further charges, of robbery and attempted burglary, at a hearing at Durham Crown Court next month.

County Durham 'two-in-one' burglar seeking to have takeaway robbery charge dismissed

Rhys Evans attacked householder and threatened to set light to his partner in aggravated burglary at their home in Horden's numbered streets, in the early hours of August 27, last year

Rhys Evans attacked householder and threatened to set light to his partner in aggravated burglary at their home in Horden's numbered streets, in the early hours of August 27, last year

Couple woke to find intruders in bedroom of their County Durham home

Man and woman to go on trial at Durham Crown Court accused of defrauding an elderly victim, the female defendant's own gran, of more than £368,000 over five years

Man and woman to go on trial at Durham Crown Court accused of defrauding an elderly victim, the female defendant's own gran, of more than £368,000 over five years

Man and woman from County Durham accused of defrauding elderly victim of £368k

Kayleigh Holden, jailed for 16 months for arson being reckless whether life was endangered, after setting fire to packaging in the bathroom of her Blackhall Colliery home

Kayleigh Holden, jailed for 16 months for arson being reckless whether life was endangered, after setting fire to packaging in the bathroom of her Blackhall Colliery home

Drunken County Durham woman carried out threat to set fire to rubbish in her bath

'The Brothers' in Seaham

'The Brothers' in Seaham

MINERS' STRIKE 1984/85

Pictures: How the legacy of North East coalmining is marked in striking sculptures

These iconic mining sculptures reflect on the North Easts mining past and provide a flavour of some of the most iconic creations in the region

These iconic mining sculptures reflect on the North Easts mining past and provide a flavour of some of the most iconic creations in the region

MINERS' STRIKE 1984/85

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We visited seven of the North East’s most iconic mining sculptures

Defendant Carly Lamb produced syringe needle to ward off staff members at the Co-op in Easington when stealing alcohol twice

Defendant Carly Lamb produced syringe needle to ward off staff members at the Co-op in Easington when stealing alcohol twice

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County Durham woman stole alcohol after warding off Co-op staff with syringe needle

BMW driver was almost three times over drink drive limit when police stopped him

BMW driver was almost three times over drink drive limit when police stopped him

Newton Aycliffe Magistrates Court

BMW driver was almost three times over drink drive limit when police stopped him

We've taken a look at some of the best residential bargains up for grabs in the North East this week.

We've taken a look at some of the best residential bargains up for grabs in the North East this week.

LISTED: Five of the cheapest homes in the North East this week

Some of the animals ill-treated by defendants Lucy Melrose and John Lindop

Some of the animals ill-treated by defendants Lucy Melrose and John Lindop

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County Durham couple in 'toxic' relationship escape jail for pet cruelty

Jonathan Maxwell jailed for a catalogue of offences committed against ex-partner, in breach of a restraining order prohibiting from attending her address

Jonathan Maxwell jailed for a catalogue of offences committed against ex-partner, in breach of a restraining order prohibiting from attending her address

County Durham man pretended to be 'Satanic' in catalogue of threats towards his ex

Three people have been taken to hospital

Three people have been taken to hospital

Three people taken to hospital following crash on main road in County Durham village

Christopher Nairns jailed for 61 months for starting fire which led to two families evacuating their homes in Blackhall

Christopher Nairns jailed for 61 months for starting fire which led to two families evacuating their homes in Blackhall

Man set fire at Blackhall house to 'scare' resident - but two families forced to flee

Significant improvements made to response times to calls to Durham Police control room

Significant improvements made to response times to calls to Durham Police control room

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Durham Police speeds up response time for calls to force control room

The Lifestyle Express store in Blackhall which was made subject of a temporary closure order following the discovery of the sale of illicit tobacco products in 2021

The Lifestyle Express store in Blackhall which was made subject of a temporary closure order following the discovery of the sale of illicit tobacco products in 2021

Suspended sentences for pair who sold counterfeit tobacco from County Durham shop

Durham Police has adopted a new streamlined partnership approach with medical practitioners to speed up the service to domestic abuse victims

Durham Police has adopted a new streamlined partnership approach with medical practitioners to speed up the service to domestic abuse victims

How a new partnership is improving Durham Police's response to domestic abuse victims

A suspected cannabis grow was discovered in a house after a fire broke out on Eden Court in Horden.

A suspected cannabis grow was discovered in a house after a fire broke out on Eden Court in Horden.

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Suspected cannabis grow found at property after firefighters attend blaze

Properties in the village’s Third Street will be acquired by the council and will then either be redeveloped to provide high quality housing or demolished and new properties built

Properties in the village’s Third Street will be acquired by the council and will then either be redeveloped to provide high quality housing or demolished and new properties built

Local government

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£6m plan for County Durham village to give residents 'better quality of life'

Tributes paid to 'legendary' County Durham doctor in funeral procession

Tributes paid to 'legendary' County Durham doctor in funeral procession

Tributes paid to 'legendary' County Durham doctor in funeral procession

Christopher Nixon, inset, top right, and Craig Dixon, jailed for sentences totsling 13 years for the attempted robbery of the owner of Moscis store in Horden

Christopher Nixon, inset, top right, and Craig Dixon, jailed for sentences totsling 13 years for the attempted robbery of the owner of Moscis store in Horden

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Pair jailed for terrifying masked and armed raid at County Durham village store

Councillors to be asked to back £6m housing masterplan for North East town

Councillors to be asked to back £6m housing masterplan for North East town

Durham County Council

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Councillors to be asked to back £6m housing masterplan for North East town

Failed Albanian asylum seeker Julian Cela jailed at Durham Crown Court for attempting to obtain fake Greek passports and identity documents

Failed Albanian asylum seeker Julian Cela jailed at Durham Crown Court for attempting to obtain fake Greek passports and identity documents

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Fake Greek documents intercepted in post for Albanian man at County Durham address

Lee Willis, inset left, and Andrew Kitson, both jailed in December among recent cases at Durham Crown Court

Lee Willis, inset left, and Andrew Kitson, both jailed in December among recent cases at Durham Crown Court

Durham court round-up

Two men jailed in separate cases of violence at Durham Crown Court in December

Dr Joseph Chandy, 82, who moved to Horden, East Durham in 1970 from his birthplace Kerala, India, died on December 20, 2023

Dr Joseph Chandy, 82, who moved to Horden, East Durham in 1970 from his birthplace Kerala, India, died on December 20, 2023

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Tributes paid to 'legendary' County Durham doctor who died days before Christmas

In what is a regional first, the young male bottlenose has just been named after avid wildlife lover Ghislaine Pronk, who died in September

In what is a regional first, the young male bottlenose has just been named after avid wildlife lover Ghislaine Pronk, who died in September

Touching tribute as County Durham dolphin named after nature lover who died of cancer

A 10-year-old boy is in hospital following a suspected arson attack in Peterlee

A 10-year-old boy is in hospital following a suspected arson attack in Peterlee

Boy, 10, seriously hurt after after fire spreads to flat in wheelie bin 'arson'

Serial shoplifter Katrina Naisbitt 'plagued' staff at the Easington Colliery branch of the Co-op

Serial shoplifter Katrina Naisbitt 'plagued' staff at the Easington Colliery branch of the Co-op

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Serial shoplifter produced a knife when asked to leave County Durham Co-op store

The County Durham projects, submitted by the local authority, detailed plans to regenerate town centres, improve transport connectivity, and create new cultural attractions

The County Durham projects, submitted by the local authority, detailed plans to regenerate town centres, improve transport connectivity, and create new cultural attractions

Local government

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Council's shock as five County Durham levelling up bids fail for the second time

Killers, Lewis Armstrong, left, and Harvey Hughes, right, given life sentences at Newcastle Crown Court for the murder of grandfather Ross Connelly in his own bed, in Wheatley Hill

Killers, Lewis Armstrong, left, and Harvey Hughes, right, given life sentences at Newcastle Crown Court for the murder of grandfather Ross Connelly in his own bed, in Wheatley Hill

Life sentences for young pair who beat a grandad to death in County Durham home

Partners in the Horden Minewater project, which is exploring how water from former coalmines can be used to power buildings in the village

Partners in the Horden Minewater project, which is exploring how water from former coalmines can be used to power buildings in the village

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Minewater heating project a 'game changer' for County Durham village

Child killer Michael Daymond, left, with Maya Chappell's mother, Dana Carr, right

Child killer Michael Daymond, left, with Maya Chappell's mother, Dana Carr, right

Durham Constabulary

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Maya Chappell: The face of a child killer and callous mother revealed

Maya Chappell: Jury retires to consider its verdict in trial

Maya Chappell: Jury retires to consider its verdict in trial

Durham Constabulary

Jury retires in trial of couple after toddler died after suffering head injuries

Maya Chappell: 'Utterly defenceless' toddler was murdered, court hears

Maya Chappell: 'Utterly defenceless' toddler was murdered, court hears

Durham Constabulary

Jury hears 'utterly defenceless child' was murdered after 'brutal attack'

Top, from left, Nathan Brennan and David Smith, and bottom, from left, Scott Craig, Craig Beal and Alan McNamara

Top, from left, Nathan Brennan and David Smith, and bottom, from left, Scott Craig, Craig Beal and Alan McNamara

Durham court round-up

Locked up: Sex offenders, dangerous drivers and domestic violence

East View, Horden home.

East View, Horden home.

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'Spacious' County Durham four-bed home on sale for just £60,000 - look inside

Maya Chappell: Tearful mother -

Maya Chappell: Tearful mother -

Durham Constabulary

Tearful mother tells court: "I wouldn’t have allowed him to murder my child"

Lifestyle Express store in Middle Street, Blackhall, which was made subject of a temporary closure order following the seizure of illicit tobacco products in September, 2021

Lifestyle Express store in Middle Street, Blackhall, which was made subject of a temporary closure order following the seizure of illicit tobacco products in September, 2021

Pair admit offences relating to sale of bootleg tobacco at County Durham store

Maya Chappell: Murder accused Michael Daymond declined to give evidence at his trial

Maya Chappell: Murder accused Michael Daymond declined to give evidence at his trial

Durham Constabulary

Man accused of murdering toddler declines chance to give evidence at his trial

2-year-old Maya Chappell suffered fatal head injuries after being subjected to 'forceful blows and shaking'.

2-year-old Maya Chappell suffered fatal head injuries after being subjected to 'forceful blows and shaking'.

Durham Constabulary

Toddler suffered fatal injuries when subjected to 'forceful blows' - court hears

Newton Aycliffe man to stand trial at Durham Crown Court accused of making knife threats to his father

Newton Aycliffe man to stand trial at Durham Crown Court accused of making knife threats to his father

Newton Aycliffe man denies alleged knife threats to father at home in Easington

Maya Chappell: 'Excessive force' caused County Durham girl's fatal head injury.

Maya Chappell: 'Excessive force' caused County Durham girl's fatal head injury.

Durham Constabulary

Toddler suffered fatal head injuries due to ‘excessive force’, court hears

Maya Chappell: Mother's 'no comment' police interview

Maya Chappell: Mother's 'no comment' police interview

Durham Constabulary

Mother went 'no comment' during police interview following daughter's death

Maya Chappell: Murder accused had benefits stopped the day toddler fatally injured, court hears

Maya Chappell: Murder accused had benefits stopped the day toddler fatally injured, court hears

Durham Constabulary

Murder accused had benefits stopped the day toddler fatally injured, court hears

Maya Chappell: Dad feared for her safety weeks before death

Maya Chappell: Dad feared for her safety weeks before death

Durham Constabulary

Father of toddler who suffered fatal head injuries feared for her safety

Dana Carr and Michael Daymond have appeared in court charged in connection with the death of Maya Louise Chappell.

Dana Carr and Michael Daymond have appeared in court charged in connection with the death of Maya Louise Chappell.

Durham Constabulary

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