Two men arrested after village Christmas tree cut down The tree was felled sometime on Wednesday night in Shotton Colliery, County Durham, just hours after the Christmas lights were switched on. Evening Standard · Dec 13, 2025
‘They need more backbone’: budget disappointment reigns in Peterlee Residents of deprived County Durham town, where support has swung from Labour to Reform, say chancellor’s policies won’t solve their problems The Guardian - UK · Nov 26, 2025
Snow blankets homes in breathtaking drone footage as weather warning issued Drone footage from Castleside in County Durham shows houses, fields and cars covered in a thick layer of snow on Wednesday, 19 November. The Independent UK · Nov 19, 2025
NSK's Success Story in County Durham Sours on Impending Closure of UK Factories NSK Ltd. has begun consultations over a restructuring plan that will see the withdrawal of production and the eventual closure of its County Durham factories by March 2027, risking hundreds of jobs. International Business Times UK · Nov 13, 2025
Abuse by UK’s ‘most prolific sex offender’ was ignored at Medomsley detention centre, report finds Neville Husband committed hundreds of offences while working at facility in County Durham from 1969 to 1985 The Guardian - UK · Nov 12, 2025
Man and woman dead as car crashes off road and into petrol station in early hours The Ford Ka is believed to have swerved across the carriageway before it struck the BP petrol forecourt Evening Standard · Nov 2, 2025
Hospital bosses in transgender row feared ‘bullying trust’ label, tribunal told Seven nurses are bringing a claim against County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust. The Independent UK · Oct 28, 2025
Bosses ‘lacked compassion’ over trans colleague concerns, nurse tells tribunal County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust is responding to an employment tribunal claim brought by seven Darlington nurses. The Independent UK · Oct 23, 2025
Manchester Arena bomb plotter denies ‘terror-related’ attack on prison officers Hashem Abedi is accused of carrying out an attack while serving a sentence at HMP Frankland in County Durham. Evening Standard · Oct 17, 2025
Train fans urged to stay off tracks as railway celebrates 200 years Thousands of people are expected to line the route when a newly restored replica of Locomotion No.1 runs in County Durham. Evening Standard · Sep 25, 2025
Trainspotters issued warning ahead of restored replica locomotive’s journey A historic train will re-enact the birth of the modern railway The Independent UK · Sep 25, 2025
Massive disparity in availability of allotments across UK, analysis reveals Redcar and Cleveland tops rankings for most allotment land per person, while there is a dearth of supply in Scotland The Guardian - UK · Sep 2, 2025
Experienced skydiver deliberately fell to her death, coroner finds Jade Damarell, 32, crashed into farmland in County Durham after a jump in April. The Independent UK · Aug 21, 2025
Experienced skydiver, 32, deliberately fell to her death the day after breaking up with her boyfriend, coroner finds Jade Damarell, 32, crashed into farmland in County Durham after a jump in April Evening Standard · Aug 21, 2025
The Guardian - UK · Aug 8, 2025 ‘Top marks’ for sharp-eyed snappers as UK nets new butterfly species Sightings confirmed in County Durham and Suffolk as southern small white flutters in from European mainland
Evening Standard · Jul 8, 2025 ‘Oldest’ victim of Horizon IT scandal says ordeal ‘destroyed’ her health Betty Brown, 92, from County Durham, ran the Annfield Plain Post Office with her late husband when the faulty Horizon software was introduced.
The Guardian - UK · Jul 2, 2025 Industrial revelation: a walk through England’s Great Northern Coalfield History comes to life on a hike through the woods and wagonways of County Durham, which takes in mining, trains, an award-winning museum – and corned beef and potato pie
Euronews · Jun 27, 2025 A portal to the past: This unique open-air attraction has been named the UK's Museum of the Year Featuring a recreated 1950s town, Beamish in County Durham was awarded the prestigious prize for its "joyous, immersive and unique" atmosphere that's shaped by "the stories and experiences of its community."
The Guardian - UK · Jun 26, 2025 ‘Joyous, immersive’ Beamish wins Art Fund museum of the year award Judges praise County Durham attraction’s ‘remarkable attention to detail’ in bringing history to life
International Business Times UK · May 31, 2025 Who Is Jade Damarell? Skydiver Deliberately Jumped to Her Death from 10,000 Feet After Breakup On 27 April 2025, skydiver Jade Damarell, 32, died in a deliberate fall during a solo jump in County Durham. Known for her experience and passion for the sport, her death shocked the skydiving community and sparked renewed focus on mental health in high-adrenaline professions.
Evening Standard · May 22, 2025 Skydiver, 32, who plunged to death had no sign of equipment failure, inquest told Marketing manager Jade Damarell died after crashing onto farmland in County Durham
The Independent UK · Apr 29, 2025 Woman dies in County Durham skydiving incident The woman, who was in her 30s, was pronounced dead at the scene
The Guardian - UK · Apr 29, 2025 Five UK museums ‘alive with ideas and energy’ shortlisted for Art Fund prize Museums in Belfast, Cardiff, Perth, Warwickshire and County Durham compete for £120,000 Art Fund Museum of the Year award
The Independent UK · Apr 15, 2025 Watch: Nigel Farage makes Reform UK campaign speech in Durham in run-up to local elections Watch as Nigel Farage makes a Reform UK campaign speech in County Durham on Tuesday, 15 April, ahead of May's local elections.
The Independent UK · Apr 12, 2025 Manchester Arena bomb plotter ‘attacks prison guards with hot cooking oil’ Hashem Abedi reportedly threw scalding oil over the officers before assaulting them with ‘home-made weapons’