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NewsThe Northern Echo

County Durham pub handed zero-star food hygiene rating

The Punch Bowl, in Craghead, near Stanley, was given a zero-out-of-five rating following an inspection by food safety officers on July 1 this year.

21 August 2026
The Northern Echo

Mourners say heartwrenching goodbye to 'remarkable' County Durham six-year-old Bonnie

Mourners have gathered in Stanley at the funeral of a six-year-old Bonnie described as a "remarkable little girl" who brought "so much love and light into this world".

14 August 2026
Chronicle Live (Newcastle)

Police update after 'suspicious item' found in Stanley dealt with by bomb squad

Durham Constabulary has shared the latest from the scene, after 60 homes on Robert Terrace in Shield Row were evacuated

11 August 2026
Chronicle Live (Newcastle)

Dramatic photos of Stanley emergency operation after bomb squad called to 'suspicious package'

60 nearby homes have been evacuated, as a large emergency services presence remains on the scene at this time

11 August 2026
Chronicle Live (Newcastle)

60 homes evacuated in Stanley as bomb squad called to deal with 'suspicious package' - key details

Here's everything you need to know about the incident in Stanley where the bomb disposal unit are present

11 August 2026
The Northern Echo

RECAP cordon now removed on County Durham street after 'suspicious item' found

A cordon is currently in place on Robert Terrace in Shield Row, Stanley as investigations into a suspicious package are ongoing.

11 August 2026
Chronicle Live (Newcastle)

Gateshead paedophile who lied about having sexual interest in children dies at HMP Durham

Stanley Burnett, 76, was serving a five-year prison sentence for downloading sickening child abuse images

8 August 2026
The Northern Echo

Giant solar farm to be built in County Durham countryside after refusal overturned

A controversial solar farm planned for countryside near Stanley has been approved on appeal by a Government planning inspector.

29 July 2026
The Northern Echo

County Durham woman died after falling by the pool while on holiday in Turkey

An 83-year-old Stanley woman died after suffering a fall by the pool whole on holiday in Turkey, an inquest has heard.

28 July 2026
The Northern Echo

County Durham man fined and banned after Audi drink‑drive offence in Stanley

Major Singh, 43, of Hope Street, Crook, has been banned from driving for more than two years after admitting a drink-driving offence.

27 July 2026
Chronicle Live (Newcastle)

County Durham man 'wedged legs behind seat to prepare for impact' in bus crash

David Colledge was on the bus from Stanley to Washington which crashed into a family property on Hilltop in Stanley earlier this week

22 July 2026
The Northern Echo

Go North East issues statement after bus crashed into garden of County Durham home

Go North East has issued a statement in relation to a bus crash involving one of their vehicles in Stanley, County Durham, over the weekend.

20 July 2026
The Northern Echo

Bus driver may have suffered 'medical episode' before County Durham crash

A bus crashed in Stanley after concerns that the driver may have suffered a medical episode.

19 July 2026
The Northern Echo

County Durham drink‑driver banned for 17 months after being twice over the limit

John Douglas, 51, of Stanley, has been banned from driving for 17 months after admitting drink-driving with more than twice the legal alcohol limit.

18 July 2026
The Northern Echo

County Durham paedophile raped young girl in park during sickening sex attack

A Stanley predator carried out a sickening sex attack on a young girl in a park.

18 July 2026
The Northern Echo

County Durham business vandalised twice in days as owner says 'I feel vulnerable'

A Stanley business owner says he feels "vulnerable" after his premises was targeted twice in four days - with police closing one investigation while a second remains ongoing.

16 July 2026
The Northern Echo

County Durham waste firm seeks licence for lorry base - public notice

KT Waste Management NE Ltd has applied for a goods vehicle operator's licence to operate six vehicles and three trailers from its Stanley site.

15 July 2026
The Northern Echo

Drunken County Duham thug punched partner '30 times' then claimed he'd ram her house

A drunken Stanley thug who violently attacked the mother of his young child has been locked up after he punched her up to 30 times.

8 July 2026
Chronicle Live (Newcastle)

Northumberland Grade II listed former Vicarage transformed into 'superb' home for sale at £1.2m

The Old Vicarage and adjoining Stanley Cottage and Coach House were built in 1861 and retain many original features

22 June 2026
Chronicle Live (Newcastle)

Protesters gather outside South Tyneside Council HQ calling for the protection of 'lifeline' nurseries

Over 100 people joined a "Save Our STANLEYs" protest outside South Shields Town Hall on Thursday

18 June 2026

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