Shildon news

Brazen burglars took an OAP's trike in Shildon

WATCH - Moment callous burglars posing as police talk way into Shildon OAP's home

William Patton and Jonathon Banks

William Patton and Jonathon Banks

Brazen burglars posed as undercover officers with walkie talkies to steal from OAP

A man has been charged with murder following the death of a 'much-loved' Jeff Blair in Shildon.

A man has been charged with murder following the death of a 'much-loved' Jeff Blair in Shildon.

Leeds Crown Court

Killer admits stabbing ex-police officer turned bailiff to death in Shildon

Daniel Smith was jailed for the crash

Daniel Smith was jailed for the crash

Shildon woman 'virtually housebound' after head-on crash left her fighting for life

Lifestyle Express in Shildon faces a licensing hearing after selling alcohol to a 15 year old.

Lifestyle Express in Shildon faces a licensing hearing after selling alcohol to a 15 year old.

Durham County Council

Shildon shop could be stripped of alcohol licence after selling booze to girl, 15

Abdulmalek Serfaq pictured leaving Peterlee Magistrates' Court after being fined and losing his licence following a drink-driving conviction

Abdulmalek Serfaq pictured leaving Peterlee Magistrates' Court after being fined and losing his licence following a drink-driving conviction

Peterlee Magistrates Court

'Selfish' Newton Aycliffe man spotted veering across road after 'couple of pints'

There is some debate about the exact date of construction, but it is agreed that Old Shildon Working Men's Club is at least 130 years old.

There is some debate about the exact date of construction, but it is agreed that Old Shildon Working Men's Club is at least 130 years old.

County Durham social club transformed after 130-year-old venue was saved from closure

Warning hoax 999 calls from Shildon youths diverting officers from real emergencies

The rubbish left strewn across the ground

The rubbish left strewn across the ground

Fly-tipper ordered to pay £3,500 after waste dumped on Shildon lane

A popular County Durham artist has announced an art giveaway alongside two new murals in honour of Remembrance Day.

A popular County Durham artist has announced an art giveaway alongside two new murals in honour of Remembrance Day.

Remembrance Day

County Durham artist unveils Remembrance Day murals and launches community art hunt

Shildon teenager Deaken Towle has received a national award after helping revive a project supporting people experiencing homelessness in County Durham.

Shildon teenager Deaken Towle has received a national award after helping revive a project supporting people experiencing homelessness in County Durham.

Inspirational Shildon teen who helped save homelessness project earns national award

William Patton and his side-kick claimed to be investigating an attempted bicycle theft and were let into the house in Shildon, at 5am on January 29.

William Patton and his side-kick claimed to be investigating an attempted bicycle theft and were let into the house in Shildon, at 5am on January 29.

Durham Crown Court

Shildon burglar posed as police officer to con his way into cancer patient's home

A Great North Air Ambulance (GNAAS) at the scene

A Great North Air Ambulance (GNAAS) at the scene

'Brilliant' Newton Aycliffe teenager hit by train took her own life, coroner rules

A Great North Air Ambulance (GNAAS) at the scene

A Great North Air Ambulance (GNAAS) at the scene

Crook Coroners Court

Full inquest into death of girl, 14, struck by a train in Shildon to take place today

The six North East postcodes to scoop prizes on the Postcode Lottery last week

The six North East postcodes to scoop prizes on the Postcode Lottery last week

Postcode Lottery

The six North East postcodes to scoop prizes on the Postcode Lottery last week

Durham Police's call handlers have been praised for their often unseen efforts in keeping the force moving around the clock

Durham Police's call handlers have been praised for their often unseen efforts in keeping the force moving around the clock

Durham Constabulary

Inside Durham Police control room where staff have handled 217,000 calls this year

A fire burns inside a Durham County Council bin wagon in Shildon after batteries or vapes were discarded incorrectly.

A fire burns inside a Durham County Council bin wagon in Shildon after batteries or vapes were discarded incorrectly.

County Durham residents issued Halloween warning over batteries and vapes

hildon Railway Institute has secured almost £770,000 for urgent repairs to its historic home

hildon Railway Institute has secured almost £770,000 for urgent repairs to its historic home

Historic County Durham railway institute secures £769,771 boost for urgent repairs

The eight North East postcodes to scoop prizes on the Postcode Lottery last week

The eight North East postcodes to scoop prizes on the Postcode Lottery last week

Postcode Lottery

The eight North East postcodes to scoop prizes on the Postcode Lottery last week

Firm applies to increase goods vehicle capacity at County Durham site - public notice

Peterlee magistrates were told the defendant was unaware he had been disqualified from driving a month earlier when stopped by police in July

Peterlee magistrates were told the defendant was unaware he had been disqualified from driving a month earlier when stopped by police in July

Peterlee Magistrates Court

Banned County Durham van driver had no idea he'd been disqualified until police stop

County Durham driver Stephen Drysdale, 56, banned for three years after refusing a police blood sample in Spennymoor.

County Durham driver Stephen Drysdale, 56, banned for three years after refusing a police blood sample in Spennymoor.

County Durham driver banned for three years after refusing police blood test

Prolific thief Georgia Little jailed and ordered to pay assault victim £100 compensation

Prolific thief Georgia Little jailed and ordered to pay assault victim £100 compensation

Durham Constabulary

Prolific thief Georgia Little jailed for 19 shoplifting offences across County Durham

Ashley Bennett with her two dogs Lily and Pickle, Ashley has just opened up Zoomies Dog Play in Shildon.

Ashley Bennett with her two dogs Lily and Pickle, Ashley has just opened up Zoomies Dog Play in Shildon.

'Heartbreaking' - County Durham dog play centre closes months after opening

Lara Moss admitted stealing groceries, laundry products and alcohol from Heron Foods.

Lara Moss admitted stealing groceries, laundry products and alcohol from Heron Foods.

Shildon shoplifter swiped booze and beauty sets from Darlington Heron Foods store

How a Shildon Padel club is becoming more than just a place to play sport

The violent abusers were all locked up after appearing at Teesside or Durham Crown Courts in recent weeks.

The violent abusers were all locked up after appearing at Teesside or Durham Crown Courts in recent weeks.

Six exes from hell locked up for abusing the women they were meant to love

Woman who stabbed Shildon man twice in the abdomen walks free from court

Woman who stabbed Shildon man twice in the abdomen walks free from court

Durham Constabulary

Woman who stabbed Shildon man twice in the stomach walks free from court

Comerford's murals are popular amongst locals.

Comerford's murals are popular amongst locals.

Artist brightens up County Durham town and 'makes people smile' with bold murals

Help! First Aid Training director Craig Fantarrow (right) and trainer Richard Hall celebrate the Shildon-based company's 17th anniversary and more than 1,000 five-star Google reviews.

Help! First Aid Training director Craig Fantarrow (right) and trainer Richard Hall celebrate the Shildon-based company's 17th anniversary and more than 1,000 five-star Google reviews.

Shildon training company reaches major milestone with 1,000 five-star reviews

Coronation Avenue in Shildon.

Coronation Avenue in Shildon.

Man detained in secure hospital after Shildon armed police stand off

Coronation Avenue in Shildon

Coronation Avenue in Shildon

Man 'who attacked police' arrested after four-hour armed police standoff in Shildon

Coronation Avenue in Shildon.

Coronation Avenue in Shildon.

Armed police standoff as man 'attacks officer then blockades himself in Shildon home'

Moment man lunges at police with a hammer.

Moment man lunges at police with a hammer.

Video shows moment man lunges at police with hammer before Shildon standoff

Shildon incident LIVE - Street cordoned off by police

Shildon incident LIVE - Street cordoned off by police

Shildon incident LIVE - Armed police stand off after 'man attacks officers'

BUDA Beauty, Shildon pictured Jessica Aldworth & Nokhu Ishemunyoro.

BUDA Beauty, Shildon pictured Jessica Aldworth & Nokhu Ishemunyoro.

Shildon beauty salon shortlisted for award just eight months after opening

Coronation Avenue in Shildon.

Coronation Avenue in Shildon.

Pictures as armed police spotted in standoff with man in Shildon

Officers were joined at the crushing operation in Shildon today, by Darlington Borough Council representatives and Darlington MP Lola McEvoy

Officers were joined at the crushing operation in Shildon today, by Darlington Borough Council representatives and Darlington MP Lola McEvoy

Durham Constabulary

More than 70 illegal bikes and e-scooters crushed in Darlington police crackdown

Spate of waste fires spark warning over throwing vapes and batteries in bins

The vehicle in Shildon burst into flames on Friday morning

The vehicle in Shildon burst into flames on Friday morning

Bin lorry catches fire in County Durham as warning issued over vapes and batteries

William Patton facing sentence at Durham Crown Court next month after changing pleas and admitting burglary and theft charges

William Patton facing sentence at Durham Crown Court next month after changing pleas and admitting burglary and theft charges

Durham Crown Court

Shildon man facing sentence on burglary and theft charges after plea changes

Six offenders jailed in recent Durham Crown Court cases

Six offenders jailed in recent Durham Crown Court cases

Durham Crown Court

Caravan thief, sex offenders and motoring menaces jailed at court in Durham recently

Anthony Gillan.

Anthony Gillan.

Durham Crown Court

Boozy thug 'flipped' punching and slapping partner after returning home from wedding

Five defendants who have been jailed or received suspended sentences in past week at Durham Crown Court.

Five defendants who have been jailed or received suspended sentences in past week at Durham Crown Court.

Durham Crown Court

A man involved in shooting and petrol bombing among those jailed at court in Durham

Man lost job after stealing £80 from B&M and Morrisons while in council work uniform

The difficulty with recreating the inaugural journey was that the replica Locomotion No 1 had to somehow cross the East Coast Main Line. This required the mainline to be powered down, and so it could only be done late at night.
It was planned to be

The difficulty with recreating the inaugural journey was that the replica Locomotion No 1 had to somehow cross the East Coast Main Line. This required the mainline to be powered down, and so it could only be done late at night.
It was planned to be

NORTHERN PERSPECTIVES

Seen from the air: how Locomotion No 1 recreated the 1825 birth of the railway

The catapult that was seized by police

The catapult that was seized by police

Police in County Durham seize catapult linked to wildlife attacks and criminal damage

Daniel Smith given a 32-month prison sentence for causing serious injury by dangerous driving, in a head-on collision with another car

Daniel Smith given a 32-month prison sentence for causing serious injury by dangerous driving, in a head-on collision with another car

Durham Crown Court

'Slurring' Darlington driver left woman needing life-changing surgery after crash

Members of an international drug smuggling ring who benefited to the tune of almost £5m importing cannabis will have to wait to learn how much they will have to pay back.

Members of an international drug smuggling ring who benefited to the tune of almost £5m importing cannabis will have to wait to learn how much they will have to pay back.

North East gang behind international cannabis smuggling ring back in court

A community hub is offering £1 breakfasts

A community hub is offering £1 breakfasts

County Durham residents can enjoy breakfast buns from £1 at spot helping community

Chris Kelk at the finish of his charity bike ride with Coralle, Mark and three-year-old Maxton Bowman

Chris Kelk at the finish of his charity bike ride with Coralle, Mark and three-year-old Maxton Bowman

'Living superhero' completes 180- mile ride to help County Durham toddler with cancer

Paul Dobson, Durham branch Camra chair, left, with former city Mayor Lesley Mavin, centre, and her deputy, Trish Sutcliffe, at the start of the 2023 beer festival

Paul Dobson, Durham branch Camra chair, left, with former city Mayor Lesley Mavin, centre, and her deputy, Trish Sutcliffe, at the start of the 2023 beer festival

Durham Beer Festival

Raise a glass to Durham's 44th beer festival, with 33 real ales and ciders on offer!

David Horne jailed for six years as a 'dangerous' offender continuing to pose a 'high risk' to young females

David Horne jailed for six years as a 'dangerous' offender continuing to pose a 'high risk' to young females

Durham Crown Court

Ex-soldier planned to meet 'girl' at KFC and take her to his Shildon home for sex

Terry Morris, 42, of Adamson Street, Shildon, has been banned from driving for six months after admitting driving while disqualified.

Terry Morris, 42, of Adamson Street, Shildon, has been banned from driving for six months after admitting driving while disqualified.

Shildon man fined and banned after admitting driving while disqualified on A68