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Getaway driver's digital footprint used to track him down after double shooting in Staindrop and Thornaby

Getaway driver's digital footprint used to track him down after double shooting

Getaway driver Jack Walker has been jailed for his role in two shootings in Staindrop and Thornaby

Getaway driver Jack Walker has been jailed for his role in two shootings in Staindrop and Thornaby

Getaway driver paid £500 to ferry gunman to County Durham during drug feud is jailed

Durham Police has stepped up rural patrols as part of a drive to offer reassurance to the county's countryside communities

Durham Police has stepped up rural patrols as part of a drive to offer reassurance to the county's countryside communities

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Durham Police step up rural patrols to reassure county's countryside communities

Staindrop on April 27, 1955, from The Northern Echo archive

Staindrop on April 27, 1955, from The Northern Echo archive

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Gaslighting Staindrop: when villagers opposed lighting up their streets

Headteachers Sarah Mitchinson and Steve Whelerton with pupils from both schools

Headteachers Sarah Mitchinson and Steve Whelerton with pupils from both schools

County Durham school comes to the rescue after flood emergency

The puppies were discovered by a couple on a walk.

The puppies were discovered by a couple on a walk.

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Four abandoned puppies found starved to death in County Durham

A wide range of mostly North East beers are on offer to drinkers at the 42nd Durham Beer Festival

A wide range of mostly North East beers are on offer to drinkers at the 42nd Durham Beer Festival

Durham Beer Festival

Durham Beer Festival

First pints pulled at 2024 Durham Beer Festival at city rugby club

How this County Durham village has inspired art over the years

Raby Castle in Staindrop, County Durham.

Raby Castle in Staindrop, County Durham.

Cultural attractions

New free outdoor attraction at County Durham castle to open this weekend

Glimpse of The Rising project at Raby Castle in Staindrop set to open in the coming weeks.

Glimpse of The Rising project at Raby Castle in Staindrop set to open in the coming weeks.

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First look at new gardens, café and retail space at medieval County Durham castle

Jack Walker has appeared in court charged with two counts of attempted murder

Jack Walker has appeared in court charged with two counts of attempted murder

Durham Constabulary

Man in court over alleged attempted murders and possession of hand grenade

The Great British Dog Walk at Raby Castle.

The Great British Dog Walk at Raby Castle.

52 paw-fect pup pictures of the Great British Dog Walk at County Durham castle

Sarah Robson with Simon Walker at the Staindrop site

Sarah Robson with Simon Walker at the Staindrop site

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£10m investment will create 48-home estate in beautiful County Durham village

CSI officers at Grice Court in Staindrop over the weekend

CSI officers at Grice Court in Staindrop over the weekend

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Detectives investigating 'drive-by shooting' in quiet County Durham village

Two women from Barnard Castle are charged after Darlington bus assault

Two women from Barnard Castle are charged after Darlington bus assault

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Two women from Barnard Castle charged after Darlington bus assault

Attendees gathered in Deer Park, near Raby Castle, with their pooches in tow on Sunday (October 29) to take part in the Bark in the Park event.

Attendees gathered in Deer Park, near Raby Castle, with their pooches in tow on Sunday (October 29) to take part in the Bark in the Park event.

Pictures as 'Bark in the Park' dog event comes to County Durham castle parkland

Philippa Smith, 31, daughter of David Smith, 75, a farm owner in Staindrop, Barnard Castle, has paid tribute to her father who she described as a

Philippa Smith, 31, daughter of David Smith, 75, a farm owner in Staindrop, Barnard Castle, has paid tribute to her father who she described as a

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Family pay heartfelt tribute to well-known County Durham milkman and farmer

Scene from past Beamish Run staged over mainly rural roads in the region Picture: THE NORTHERN ECHO

Scene from past Beamish Run staged over mainly rural roads in the region Picture: THE NORTHERN ECHO

Veterans of the road revving up for the long-delayed 50th Beamish Run

Kate Tiplady, voted in as this year's Bowes' Carnival QueenCarnival Queen

Kate Tiplady, voted in as this year's Bowes' Carnival QueenCarnival Queen

Kate is selected as Carnival Queen in Teesdale village this year

Jane Collinson was found dead at Bowes-Lyon House, Barnard Castle, where both she and the defendant lived
Picture: DURHAM CONSTABULARY

Jane Collinson was found dead at Bowes-Lyon House, Barnard Castle, where both she and the defendant lived
Picture: DURHAM CONSTABULARY

Jane Collinson death

Man denies murder of woman at Barnard Castle sheltered housing complex

Deceased Jane Collinson, whose death was confirmed at Bowes-Lyon House, Barnard Castle, on Saturday (March 4)
Pictures: THE NORTHERN ECHO/DURHAM CONSTABULARY

Deceased Jane Collinson, whose death was confirmed at Bowes-Lyon House, Barnard Castle, on Saturday (March 4)
Pictures: THE NORTHERN ECHO/DURHAM CONSTABULARY

Jane Collinson death

Trial date set for Barnard Castle man accused of killing sheltered home resident

Newly installed Gentleman Freeman Brian Russell, third from left, with, from left, Garry Dunnill, of the Plumbers Company, Durham's Mayor, Cllr David Freeman, and John Booth, chairman of wardens of Durham Freemen
Picture: GEOFF KITSON

Newly installed Gentleman Freeman Brian Russell, third from left, with, from left, Garry Dunnill, of the Plumbers Company, Durham's Mayor, Cllr David Freeman, and John Booth, chairman of wardens of Durham Freemen
Picture: GEOFF KITSON

Artist blacksmith Brian Russell sworn in as Gentleman Freeman of Durham

The Parent Power table has ranked schools on their average performance using A-Level, GCSE and International Baccalaureate results from summer 2022.

The Parent Power table has ranked schools on their average performance using A-Level, GCSE and International Baccalaureate results from summer 2022.

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The Times reveals the 20 best North East schools - and one ranks 16th in the UK

Tahj Morrison given an extra 20 months behind bars for attack on prison officer at Deerbolt YOI, Barnard Castle
Picture: DERBYSHIRE CONSTABULARY

Tahj Morrison given an extra 20 months behind bars for attack on prison officer at Deerbolt YOI, Barnard Castle
Picture: DERBYSHIRE CONSTABULARY

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Grieving inmate launched unprovoked attack on 'helpful' officer at Deerbolt YOI

Seasonal scene picture of Barnard Castle, rated one of country's top ten settings for winter walks
Picture: THE NORTHERN ECHO

Seasonal scene picture of Barnard Castle, rated one of country's top ten settings for winter walks
Picture: THE NORTHERN ECHO

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The five North East locations voted in the top 10 for best winter walks in the UK

Outdoor section of The Bowes Museum's Christmas Market
Picture: SARAH CALDECOTT

Outdoor section of The Bowes Museum's Christmas Market
Picture: SARAH CALDECOTT

Pictures as crowds flock to Bowes Museum Christmas Market - can you spot anyone?

Tendai Dlamini, left, and Raphael Munemo, lead figures jailed for their part in mail interception fraud
Picture: DURHAM CONSTABULARY

Tendai Dlamini, left, and Raphael Munemo, lead figures jailed for their part in mail interception fraud
Picture: DURHAM CONSTABULARY

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Legal bid begins to confiscate ill-gotten gains from gang of convicted mail fraudsters

County Durham brother and sister 'will never live independently' after horror crash

County Durham brother and sister 'will never live independently' after horror crash

Great North Air Ambulance

County Durham brother and sister 'will never live independently' after horror crash

Defendant Bradley Smith and the police block on the A688 after collision he caused on Keverstone Bank, in January last year Picture: DURHAM CONSTABULARY

Defendant Bradley Smith and the police block on the A688 after collision he caused on Keverstone Bank, in January last year Picture: DURHAM CONSTABULARY

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Jail term extended for County Durham driver after head-on crash following row with partner

Tim Marshall settling into new role as head gardener at Raby Castle, County Durham Picture: RABY CASTLE

Tim Marshall settling into new role as head gardener at Raby Castle, County Durham Picture: RABY CASTLE

Meet the man who has been appointed new head gardener at County Durham castle

John Thomas Fenwick, jailed for involvement in theft or handling of stolen quad bikes
Picture: DURHAM CONSTABULARY

John Thomas Fenwick, jailed for involvement in theft or handling of stolen quad bikes
Picture: DURHAM CONSTABULARY

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County Durham man jailed for involvement in theft and handling of stolen quad bikes

James Blackburn has been jailed for violent knife attack which victim was 'lucky' to survive. Picture: THE NORTHERN ECHO

James Blackburn has been jailed for violent knife attack which victim was 'lucky' to survive. Picture: THE NORTHERN ECHO

Robber stabbed man in neck in 'explosion of violence' before stealing his BMW

Durham Crown Court told young motorist 'panicked' on seeing police as he drove late at night Picture: THE NORTHERN ECHO

Durham Crown Court told young motorist 'panicked' on seeing police as he drove late at night Picture: THE NORTHERN ECHO

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Young Bishop Auckland driver 'panicked' and fled police sparking late night chase

Mark McCourt receives his first visit from fiancee Maria Kajda at James Cook University Hospital two weeks after the crash Picture: SOUTH TEES HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

Mark McCourt receives his first visit from fiancee Maria Kajda at James Cook University Hospital two weeks after the crash Picture: SOUTH TEES HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

North East's first trauma victim support service launched today

Mark McCourt with fiancee Maria Kadja just hours before the accident, in County Durham, in April last year Picture: SOUTH TEES HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

Mark McCourt with fiancee Maria Kadja just hours before the accident, in County Durham, in April last year Picture: SOUTH TEES HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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Collision near Teesdale road junction caused life-changing injuries to motorcyclist

An entire class of students from a County Durham school were the first children in the county to test drive Raby Castle’s much-awaited new playground in the trees, The Plotters’ Forest, before it opens to the public at Easter. Picture: RABY CASTLE.

An entire class of students from a County Durham school were the first children in the county to test drive Raby Castle’s much-awaited new playground in the trees, The Plotters’ Forest, before it opens to the public at Easter. Picture: RABY CASTLE.

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Bishop Auckland pupils become first to try County Durham's new playground attraction

Rural communities in County Durham could soon benefit from the re-opening of a historic railway line after the resurrection project received a significant financial boost from the government to move the ‘transformative’ scheme forward. Picture:

Rural communities in County Durham could soon benefit from the re-opening of a historic railway line after the resurrection project received a significant financial boost from the government to move the ‘transformative’ scheme forward. Picture:

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The locations that could benefit from the reopening of a historic County Durham rail line

Defendant John Thomas Fenwick denies dangerous driving but admits handling one of two stolen quad bikes Picture: DURHAM POLICE

Defendant John Thomas Fenwick denies dangerous driving but admits handling one of two stolen quad bikes Picture: DURHAM POLICE

County Durham man denies driving dangerously in stolen van - but admits handling quad bike

Tendai Dlamini, left, and Raphael Munemo, both jailed for their leading roles in mail fraud scam Picture: DURHAM POLICE

Tendai Dlamini, left, and Raphael Munemo, both jailed for their leading roles in mail fraud scam Picture: DURHAM POLICE

Fraud gang targeted exposed mail boxes in rural locations to intercept post

Accident near Winston station, December 2, 1909

Accident near Winston station, December 2, 1909

The seven rare pictures of Durham going under the hammer this week

Karen Henderson with Robert Hooper addressing the media and supporters outside Durham Crown Court

Karen Henderson with Robert Hooper addressing the media and supporters outside Durham Crown Court

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Wife of farmer cleared after flipping car launches legal bill fundraising appeal

Superworm Trail is based on characters in children's book by Julia Donaldson Picture: FORESTRY ENGLAND

Superworm Trail is based on characters in children's book by Julia Donaldson Picture: FORESTRY ENGLAND

New Superworm Trail slithers into forest soon to amuse young visitors

Seasonal snow scene at Raby Castle, near Staindrop, which opens for New Year's Day walks on Saturday Picture: DAVID FORSTER

Seasonal snow scene at Raby Castle, near Staindrop, which opens for New Year's Day walks on Saturday Picture: DAVID FORSTER

Public invited for New Year's Day woodland walks in grounds of medieval castle

The Croxdale crab in full flower in 2019. It may have been 200 years old. Picture: Den Gregson

The Croxdale crab in full flower in 2019. It may have been 200 years old. Picture: Den Gregson

Storm Arwen destroys County Durham's only champion tree

New recruis at Raby include, from left, Lisa Wilkinson, Simon Hills, Philip Vickers and Joanne Swinbank Picture:TRACY KIDD

New recruis at Raby include, from left, Lisa Wilkinson, Simon Hills, Philip Vickers and Joanne Swinbank Picture:TRACY KIDD

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Jobs up for grabs at this well-known County Durham tourist attraction

Farm barn near Staindrop well alight when firefighters responded to a report of the incident

Farm barn near Staindrop well alight when firefighters responded to a report of the incident

Fire which destroyed farm barn believed to have been started deliberately

William Rolt, Oliver Rogers, Marc Todd and Sam Arundel

William Rolt, Oliver Rogers, Marc Todd and Sam Arundel

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Fab four from County Durham achieve top Scouting award

Eviction action ongoing as travellers remain at one of two illegal encampments

Eviction action ongoing as travellers remain at one of two illegal encampments

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Eviction action ongoing as travellers remain at one of two illegal encampments

Gareth Walton given prison sentence totalling four years and three months for assaults

Gareth Walton given prison sentence totalling four years and three months for assaults

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Van driver attacked man with crow bar outside primary school

Picture from Appleby Fair 2017, for illustration purposes only

Picture from Appleby Fair 2017, for illustration purposes only

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Two illegal traveller sites set up - move to 'evict as soon as legally possible'

Lord and Lady Barnard in the site of The Rising development at Raby Castle before work starts

Lord and Lady Barnard in the site of The Rising development at Raby Castle before work starts

What visitors can expect at historic Raby Castle after major development

Gareth William Walton now to be sentenced for assaults, at Durham Crown Court, on Friday August 6

Gareth William Walton now to be sentenced for assaults, at Durham Crown Court, on Friday August 6

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Sentencing of man for two assaults delayed, again

Jemma Clark, commended for helping road accident victims, by Judge James Adkin, left, and High Sheriff, Robert Harle Picture: SARAH CALDECOTT

Jemma Clark, commended for helping road accident victims, by Judge James Adkin, left, and High Sheriff, Robert Harle Picture: SARAH CALDECOTT

County Durham woman praised for her ‘selfless’ acts at road accident scene

Bradley Smith caused a head-on crash near Staindrop on January 12, 2021

Bradley Smith caused a head-on crash near Staindrop on January 12, 2021

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Driver 11 TIMES drug limit when he caused head-on crash in fit of rage with partner