10 h. ago Man shot dead in County Durham home named as dad with ‘heart of gold’

A 60-year-old has been named by police as the man shot dead in a terraced house in County Durham over the weekend - despite their best attempts medics were unable to save his life

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10 h. ago Stanley shooting: Man shot dead in 'shocking' attack named as dad with 'heart of gold'

Barry Dawson was shot inside a house in County Durham before emergency services rushed to the scene - although medics were unable to save his life despite their best attempts

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16 h. ago Cries of ‘they’ve killed me dad’ after man was fatally shot through window

Police launched a murder inquiry on Saturday after a man was shot in his own home

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17 h. ago Terrifying moment gunman shot dead father, 60, as he opened fire through a downstairs window in daylight attack

Shots were fired through the blinds of a window into the terraced house in Stanley, County Durham, on Saturday afternoon before cries of 'they killed my dad' could be heard.

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30 h. ago Driver, 21, fined massive £11,000 by parking firm over the 'pay in five minutes' rule

Hannah Robinson (pictured), of Stockton-on-Tees, County Durham, was slapped with the £11,390 bill by Excel Parking after amassing nearly 70 fines in a car park in nearby Darlington.

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34 h. ago Two arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to murder after man shot dead

Officers were called to Elm Street, Stanley, County Durham, at about 5.20pm on Saturday, after reports of a ‘disturbance’.

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40 h. ago Stanley shooting: Man shot dead in 'shocking' attack as neighbours 'want to move out’

A man in his 50s was found to have been shot at an address in Stanley, County Durham, and despite the efforts of paramedics, he was pronounced dead at the scene

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41 h. ago Man, in his 50s, is shot dead after 'disturbance' in County Durham

Officers were called to reports of a disturbance on Elm Street, Stanley, at around 5.20pm yesterday evening where they found a man suffering from gunshot wounds.

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43 h. ago Man shot dead in town in ‘truly shocking incident’, police say

Police said the man’s family have been informed and are being supported by specially trained officers.

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4 d. ago Julie Hogg's killer Billy Dunlop to remain in closed prison conditions after panel denied move

William Dunlop, now 61, strangled Julie Hogg in Billingham, County Durham, in 1989 and hid her mutilated body behind a bath panel where it lay undiscovered for more than two months

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4 d. ago Julie Hogg's killer Billy Dunlop to remain in closed prison conditions after panel denies move to open prison

William Dunlop, now 61, strangled Julie Hogg in Billingham, County Durham, in 1989 and hid her mutilated body behind a bath panel where it lay undiscovered for more than two months

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4 d. ago Killer jailed after double jeopardy law change denied move to open prison

The Parole Board recommended William Dunlop be moved but Justice Secretary Shabana Mahmood blocked the transfer.

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5 d. ago Nurses’ action over trans colleague using changing rooms to be heard in autumn

The group are making a claim against County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust.

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5 d. ago No monkey business! Moment thieves steal huge gorilla statue from indoor market before police swoop just minutes later

Brian Rumley, 50, and Michael O'Brien, 52, were seen stumbling through Darlington town centre, County Durham, carrying the £399 ornament while passing cans of beer back and forth.

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5 d. ago Nurses take trust to tribunal over trans colleague’s use of changing rooms

The group are making a claim against County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust.

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6 d. ago Grandfather dubbed the 'Bird Man of Hartlepool' who buys 30 loaves of bread everyday to feed wildlife is fined

Brian Wilkins, 76, received a Community Protection Order after councillors complained about him scattering bread around Hartlepool, County Durham.

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1 week ago Dangerous driver gave himself up after police used drone to catch him

Liam Ainslie, 35, fled into fields after almost driving into traffic on the A19 last July.

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1 week ago ‘I could have been Jamie’, says youth worker after Adolescence screening

Tender is a charity which uses drama to instil lessons about healthy relationships.

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2 w. ago Moment relentless stalker is arrested after tracker he put on ex

Relentless stalker Jason Howe, 54, of Seaham, County Durham, has been jailed for 40 months by a judge at Teesside Crown Court after putting a tracker on his ex-girlfriend's car,

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3 w. ago ‘I tried this Northern hotel's sleep retreat and couldn't believe the difference it made’

With 14 March marking World Sleep Day, beauty and wellness editor Laura Mulley tried a new wellbing package at this spa hotel in County Durham, and couldn't believe how well she slept

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