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NewsThe Northern Echo

County Durham man banned for 23 months after drink driving on A692

Mark Murphy, 46, of Stanley, appeared at Peterlee Magistrates’ Court on June 8 in connection with an offence involving driving over the legal alcohol limit.

12 June 2026
Chronicle Live (Newcastle)

Fears over future of Tyneside daycare centres but council insists 'no decisions made'

It follows claims that several STANLEY Daycare Centres across South Tyneside could be closed or reduced, and many staff could lose their jobs

11 June 2026
The Northern Echo

"If I hadn't gone back, I'd be dead" - Survivor speaks on NHS breast cancer scandal

Nadeen Lister, 53, from Stanley, says she was left feeling ignored and unheard after first seeking help for a lump she discovered in her left breast in 2017.

9 June 2026
Chronicle Live (Newcastle)

North East town 'hasn't seen much change' after a year of Reform in power - but it is needed

We spoke to people in Stanley about their experience of a Reform local council after 12 months in power

29 May 2026
The Northern Echo

Woman fined for dropping cigarette outside Durham bus station

Donna Hedley, of South Moor in Stanley, has been ordered to pay a total of £438 in fines and costs for breaching littering laws outside Durham bus station.

25 May 2026
Chronicle Live (Newcastle)

Brother’s 600km challenge inspired by Newcastle student’s tragic death

Harry Wentworth-Stanley's elder brother James died aged just 21 in 2006

24 May 2026
Chronicle Live (Newcastle)

Gateshead pensioner laughed then lied when asked if he had a sexual interest in children

Stanley Burnett has been jailed after admitting a series of offences involving indecent images and sickening online chats

18 May 2026
The Northern Echo

County Durham man hid sex offender past from two women he had relationships with

A convicted Stanley sex offender has been locked up after he started sexual relationships with two women without alerting the authorities.

6 May 2026
The Northern Echo

County Durham thief stole wine, meat and razor blades days after prison release

A prolific Stanley shoplifter has been given the chance to turn her life around after securing her first permanent home for several years.

4 May 2026
The Northern Echo

Man’s 'pathetic' Game of Thrones excuse after downloading child abuse pictures

Stanley man's excuse that he accidentally downloaded child abuse images when looking for Game of Thrones has been branded 'pathetic'.

1 May 2026
The Northern Echo

County Durham school forced to close at lunchtime after power cut as pupils sent home

North Durham Academy, in Stanley, has been forced to close early today (April 27) following a significant power outage, with students sent home from midday.

27 April 2026
The Northern Echo

County Durham brass band calls for support as costs rise despite major wins

The EverReady Band in West Stanley, County Durham, is appealing for community support as rising financial pressures threaten its future, despite ongoing success as one of the North East’s leading bras

9 April 2026
The Northern Echo

Street food market hailed for bringing ‘light’ and life back to County Durham town

A bi-monthly street food market in Stanley, County Durham, has been praised for boosting town centre footfall and bringing the community together, according to a new survey.

8 April 2026
Chronicle Live (Newcastle)

The day gun terror came to an 'ordinary' North East street as innocent grandad shot dead

Today marks one year since the grandad was murdered in his Stanley home

4 April 2026

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