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My mother’s killer is hoodwinking parole, son warns after release bid

William Dunlop, now 63, strangled Julie Hogg in Billingham, County Durham, in 1989 and hid her mutilated body behind a bath panel.

Evening Standard · Oct 22

Murderer says he would have killed again but ‘I totally get family’s pain now’

William Dunlop, now 63, strangled Julie Hogg in Billingham, County Durham, in 1989 and hid her mutilated body behind a bath panel.

Evening Standard · Oct 21

Jury Clears County Durham Farmer: Robert Hooper flipped car with telehandler; jury finds him not guilty

On June 5, 2021, Robert Hooper faced charges of dangerous driving and criminal damage after he employed a telehandler to move a parked car blocking access to his farm. Following a thorough four-day jury deliberation, he was acquitted of both charges. The conflict arose when the car's occupants repeatedly refused…

The Times of India · Oct 19

Tributes Towards A66 Joyriders Worsen as a Mob of Youths Set Fire To Several Cars Near Haswell, County Durham

A vigil for a crash victim turned chaotic as cars were set on fire near Haswell, County Durham, causing fear among residents. Authorities are investigating the incident linked to organised crime.

International Business Times UK · Aug 28

A landlord company managing 300 rental homes has been fined £42,500 after paramedics found tenants sleeping on floors surrounded by dead rats and human waste

A landlord company in County Durham has been fined £42,500 after tenants were found living in unsafe conditions, including sleeping among dead rats, mice, human waste and urine. The court heard the firm failed to carry out required property inspections and maintain valid gas safety certificates across several rental homes,…

The Times of India · Jul 21

Two men die after going into sea to rescue children at County Durham beach

Children confirmed safe but men pronounced dead after being brought out of water at Seaton Carew, Hartlepool

The Guardian - UK · Jul 12

UK abuse scandal ‘ignored because victims were working-class boys from north’, minister says

Jake Richards announces measures to prevent abuse like that at Medomsley detention centre in County Durham

The Guardian - UK · Jul 6

Golfers find two boa constrictors in one week on UK course

Pair of sick snakes discovered at club in County Durham presumed to have been dumped there by owner

The Guardian - UK · Jun 25

'I felt like I was the strongest' – Kate Richardson scores first win of 2026 at Tour of the Reservoir

Handsling Alba Development rider solos to victory in windy County Durham

Cycling Weekly · Jun 8

Horden, my home, is crying out for change

Letter: Robert Lodge calls for action to tackle the ‘housing spiral’ in the County Durham village where he grew up, but is now leaving at 18

The Guardian - UK · May 22