Shotton3 days agoFamily to keep fighting for murdered toddler's lawMaya's Law is debated in Parliament after the safeguarding petition topped 100,000 signatures.3 days ago4 days agoSweet and vape shop licence at risk amid disorderDurham County Council is due to review the licence of the Sweet Trap, after it was shut by police.4 days ago4 days agoMurdered toddler's family back in law change fightA petition by Maya Chappell's family reaches 100,000 signatures triggering a Westminster debate.4 days ago24 Mar 2026Villagers' joy after tree replacement takes rootsA Christmas tree replacing one which was deliberately felled is planted in Shotton Colliery.24 Mar 20266 Jan 2026Skydiver death report to be released in fullA British Skydiving report into Sam Cromwell's death must be shown to investigators and his partner.6 Jan 202621 Dec 2025Wearside and County Durham stories you might have missedA new train connection, car building and a felled Christmas tree make the headlines.21 Dec 202515 Dec 2025Man to face trial over chopped Christmas treeDylan McNamara denies criminal damage and will face a trial next year over the tree's felling.15 Dec 202513 Dec 2025Men arrested after village Christmas tree cut downPolice say they are in the process of charging a man with criminal damage after the tree was felled.13 Dec 202512 Dec 2025Villagers try to put felled Christmas tree back upResident Steve Maitland says the Shotton Colliery tree attack is "mindless vandalism".12 Dec 2025...
