Stanley1 day agoPile of cables dumped in fly-tipping incidentDurham County Council investigates after waste was left in a park and cables were dumped by a road.1 day ago5 days agoTown bus station gets £2.5m for upgradesIt is hoped the refurbishment will help make the facility safer with new lighting and CCTV cameras.5 days ago16 Feb 2026Photos showing 'beauty in people's differences'Debbie Todd, from Stanley, says she hopes her work encourages people not to judge each other.16 Feb 202628 Jan 2026Plans to convert hall into community hub on holdThe building, which needs repair work, is back on the market after a proposed sale fell though.28 Jan 202617 Jan 2026Burglar falls four times while trying to flee raidPolice release footage of Andrew Pickering's attempts to escape a service station.17 Jan 202613 Jan 2026Improving roads 'priority' after amber ratingDurham County Council says initiatives are already making a difference.13 Jan 202612 Jan 2026Woman's murder trial delayed for medical testsPatricia Hewitt is remanded in custody while medical tests are carried out ahead of a trial in July.12 Jan 202620 Dec 2025Two generations celebrate life in town with songThe song celebrates Stanley's resilience and history as a former colliery town.20 Dec 202517 Dec 2025Plan to transform towns scarred by empty shopsNorth Durham MP Luke Akehurst is pushing to change the law, which could boost areas like Stanley.17 Dec 2025...
