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A Spennymoor man stole multiple steaks from Stanley Home Bargains Pictures: Google/Pixabay

Strange theft sees Spennymoor man steal more than 30 steaks from Home Bargains
A SHOPLIFTER described by the courts as having 'a flagrant disregard for people and their property' has been jailed for multiple meat thefts.

The immediate area surrounding the hole which is about 3-ft wide has been cordoned off but the traffic is still moving freely. Picture: GAVIN ENGELBRECHT.

Updated Disbelief as ANOTHER sinkhole appears on a major road in County Durham

John Gibson and Jayne McKie received the Stanley Town Council Mayor’s Award on Monday (May 16) from Mayor, Olga Milburn – after becoming pillars of the community for vulnerable people, both at home and in Ukraine. Picture: SARAH CALDECOTT and JOHN

Two community 'pillars' awarded for Storm Arwen and Ukraine 'heroics' in County Durham

The male, who hasn't yet been identified by Durham County Council, was caught at the end of last year ditching rubbish in his garage in Tanfield Lea, Stanley, with no intention of clearing it away. Picture: DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL.

Fly-tipper hit with hefty £1500 fine for leaving his garage in 'vile state'

John Wardle attacked ex-partner's new boyfriend and then rammed her car while both were inside Picture: DURHAM CONSTABULARY

Man who found out partner had new boyfriend attacked love rival outside her home

Neighbourhood wardens from Durham County Council are looking into the incident that saw Causey Road in Stanley covered in rubbish – and how it came to be at the location. Picture: DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL.

Investigation after 'shameful' fly-tipping incident on County Durham countryside

Dundee House on High Street, Stanley Picture: GOOGLE

Litter and noise fears over takeaway plan

LIVE: Police cordon off County Durham cemetery

Ushaw Moor incident RECAP: Police confirm a man has died at the scene

Reader's vote if police should re-investigate Keir Starmer alleged Covid breach

We asked people if police should re-investigate Keir Starmer - and this is what they said

Keir Starmer (pictured) at a separate event as hospitality venues reopened in July 2020 and Richard Holden MP's letter to Durham police (inset). Picture: PA

Tory MP wants police to 're-investigate' alleged Covid breach of Labour leader in Durham

Penny Ixer, from Stanley, was accused of throwing a cigarette butt on the ground outside Stanley bus station

The big fine a County Durham woman got for dropping cigarette end in bus station

Did you go to school in County Durham in the 1980s? Check out these pictures

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Jury discharged in teenager's murder trial following the death of father-of-five Thomas Mallaby. Picture: THE NORTHERN ECHO

Jury discharged in teenager's murder trial following the death of father-of-five

Thomas Mallaby: Jury retires to consider verdict in teenager's murder trial. Picture: THE NORTHERN ECHO

Trial into alleged murder of dad after attack at petrol station moves to next stage

Teenager was 'bouncing on his toes like a boxer' before fatally injuring father-of-four. Picture: THE NORTHERN ECHO

Teenager admits delivering fatal blow to father-of-five hours after watching Anthony Joshua fight

On Friday (April 8), neighbourhood wardens from Durham County Council were called to a large group of youths drinking and causing anti-social behaviour in the Tanfield area after complaints from members of the public. Picture: DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL.

Group of 40 youths have alcohol seized after 'taking over' County Durham village

Kevin Reay and Eileen Reay lost their lives within 24 hours of each other in March. Picture: FAMILY PHOTO.

Family desperate to bring home Durham teacher who died in China 24 hours after losing mum

Defendant Kane Ennis accessed indecent images of children from the 'dark web', court told Picture: INTERNET

County Durham man said he only looked at indecent images of children 'out of curiosity'

Man risked suspended sentence being activated, at Durham Crown Court, after turning up drunk and damaging garden furniture at his mother's home, on Christmas Eve Picture: THE NORTHERN ECHO

Drunk man damaged mum's garden furniture at County Durham home on Christmas Eve

Frontline emergency care employees from across County Durham have received The Ambulance Service (Emergency Duties) Long Service and Good Conduct Medal for their dedication to their roles. Picture: NORTH EAST AMBULANCE SERVICE.

The seven frontline ambulance workers from County Durham who have won a medal

Murder accused was also involved in scuffle outside Consett bar. Picture: THE NORTHERN ECHO

Murder accused was 'kicked out' of pub hours after attack at County Durham petrol station

'There was no need for it to happen' - witness tells murder trial

Murder trial hears horrifying moment dad was punched in County Durham petrol station attack

Teenager was 'bouncing on his toes like a boxer' before fatally injuring father-of-four. Picture: THE NORTHERN ECHO

Teenager denies murder after man died in County Durham petrol station attack

The new funding will support struggling bus services in Durham. Picture: The Northern Echo.

How County Durham bus services will benefit from new government cash

Judge James Adkin jailed woman for perverting course of justice, saying he had to send out a deterrent message Picture: NEWSQUEST

County Durham woman falsely reported her home had been burgled and car was stolen

Now that a week has passed since Chancellor Rishi Sunak made his spring statement announcing a 5p per litre cut on fuel duty across the UK, petrol prices have ‘held steady’ across the UK. Pictures: NORTHERN ECHO.

The cheapest fuel prices in Darlington and County Durham TODAY

Members of Consett Fire Station Red Watch at the scene of a wheelie bin arson at Carterway Heads, near Shotley Bridge Picture: CDDFRS

Wheelie bin arson prompts County Durham fire service warning to young people

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Andrew Scott, who owns Stanley Travel, has laid bare the impact that the rise in day-to-day costs is having on him, in both a business and personal capacity. Pictures: NORTHERN ECHO.

County Durham bus firm blasts 'debilitating' cost of living crisis after seeing 62% fuel hike

For drivers in County Durham and Darlington, the price rises have also continued – with the average price of petrol now shooting up to 164p, while diesel is on average 175p. Picture: NORTHERN ECHO.

COST OF LIVING CRISIS The cheapest places for fuel in County Durham and Darlington on day Rishi set to cut tax

Victims were left having to pay reputable contractors to finish jobs abandoned by fraudulent builder Stephen Loughlen Picture: DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL

Gambling addiction led County Durham builder to defraud customers out of £100k

Trial of carer accused of fraud and theft from clients to take place at Durham Crown Court in September Picture: THE NORTHERN ECHO

'Not guilty' pleas indicated on behalf of carer accused of defrauding clients

Man denies alleged robbery of owner of Audi A3, similar to this vehicle Picture: DURHAM CONSTABULARY

Man denies car-jacking of an Audi car while carrying craft knife

Trial at Durham Crown Court next month to decide if holiday let break-in is equivalent to a house burglary Picture: THE NORTHERN ECHO

Pair admit breaking into converted farm barn on basis it is not a 'dwelling'

A Stanley man fitted a tracking device to a woman's car in Chester le Street (file photo) Picture: Pixabay

Restraining order for stalker who fitted a tracking device to woman's car

Former music teacher jailed at Durham Crown Court, last year, now ordered to pay almost £14k in crime proceeds Picture: THE NORTHERN ECHO

County Durham teacher jailed for draining her ailing mother’s savings forced to pay £14k

Durham County Councillor Carl Marshall is leading a convoy to Poland. Picture: BRYN LITTLETON

Seven vans are on their way from County Durham to Poland to help Ukraine refugees

Pair who deny involvement in cocaine supply to stand trial at Durham Crown Court, later this year Picture: DURHAM CONSTABULARY

Pair deny involvement in supply of cocaine in County Durham village 'handover'

Rhys Stobbart, left, and Kevin Skelton, jailed for a 'host' of offences including theft from gaming machines Pictures: DURHAM CONSTABULARY

County Durham thieves travelled to Leeds to target gaming machines

Failing to clean up a back yard has cost a County Durham woman in court (file photo) Picture: Pixabay

Failing to clean up a waste-strewn back yard costs County Durham woman £1,000

Victims feared Scott Anderson would fulfill threats to burn down their homes Picture: DURHAM CONSTABULARY

Drunken man threatened to burn down homes of partner's mother and neighbours

Joshua Baker to stand trial for dangerous driving at Durham Crown Court, in July Picture: THE NORTHERN ECHO

Man, 22, denies dangerous driving in police chase in County Durham as trial date set

Located at Woodbine Terrace, New Kyo, Stanley, the one bedroom flat for sale is new to the market and showcases 'open plan living'. Picture: ZOOPLA.

See inside the cheapest home in County Durham according to Zoopla

Denise Welch and Mark Benton are starring in Dead Canny. Picture: UKTV

Sitcom pilot with Denise Welch and Mark Benton filmed in County Durham

Darlington Memorial Hospital. Picture: The Northern Echo

What you need to know as Covid visiting rules eased in County Durham and Darlington

Crime proceeds proceedings have begun in the case of teacher jailed at Durham Crown Court for theft from mother Picture: THE NORTHERN ECHO

Case of jailed County Durham teacher who stole £90,000 from ailing mother back in court

Emma Hardman was given just a few months to live after she was diagnosed with breast cancer at the end of 2021. Pictures: FAMILY PHOTOS.

County Durham family devastated after mum given months to live in cancer battle

Officers stopped and fully examined 13 vehicles light goods vehicles in and around Junction 61 at Bowburn on Wednesday. Picture: Durham RPU

12 vehicles seized in County Durham after police find 'significant faults'

Defendant told to expect to be jailed when he returns to Durham Crown Court for sentence next month Picture: THE NORTHERN ECHO

Man threatened to kill 'ex' and burn down neighbour's County Durham home

Steven Goss, jailed for four years for sexual assaults on women at his massage parlour Picture: DURHAM POLICE

Disgraced masseur jailed again after more women came forward to say they were abused

Accident near Winston station, December 2, 1909

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Muoy Van Tram, left, and Nam Dan Nguin, both jailed for their role in large cannabis farm Picture: DURHAM POLICE

Pair will be deported after Durham drugs bust - but not until they've served a jail term

Leah Robshaw, 12, is remembered at St Andrew's Church, Stanley, and at her old school Greenland Community Primary on Thursday, February 10, 2022 Pictures: SARAH CALDECOTT

Crowds turn out as funeral is held for 12-year-old County Durham girl

Water company's drive to prevent people blocking drains with wipes Picture: NORTHUMBRIAN WATER

Gruesome images released in bid to stop people flushing wipes in these Durham postcodes