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NewsThe Northern Echo

County Durham man banned for 23 months after drink driving on A692

Mark Murphy, 46, of Stanley, appeared at Peterlee Magistrates’ Court on June 8 in connection with an offence involving driving over the legal alcohol limit.

12 June 2026
The Northern Echo

County Durham thug sent picture of knife to his pregnant ex saying 'I'm on my way'

A Peterlee thug who sent image of knife to his pregnant ex-partner saying ‘I’m on my way’ has walked free from court after spending several months on remand.

7 June 2026
The Northern Echo

Recruitment firm expands in County Durham with move to larger office

National recruitment agency JDR Recruitment is expanding its North East presence after moving to a larger office at Traynor Business Park in Peterlee following regional growth.

29 May 2026
The Northern Echo

House hunting? Here are five of the cheapest homes in the North East

Five North East homes, including properties in Peterlee, Hartlepool, Horden and Sunderland, are going to auction with guides from £5,000.

24 May 2026
The Northern Echo

County Durham man admits assaulting woman and threatening behaviour

William Lynch, of Esh Winning, pleaded guilty at Peterlee Magistrates’ Court to assaulting a woman and using threatening words or behaviour.

24 May 2026
The Northern Echo

County Durham thug spat in ex partner's face and threatened to petrol bomb her home

A jealous Peterlee brute carried out a sickening campaign of abuse on his then partner spitting in her face and threatening to petrol bomb her home.

21 May 2026
Hartlepool Mail

Peterlee headteacher ‘incredibly proud’ following school’s latest Ofsted report

A primary school is celebrating after receiving a glowing report from education inspectors.

19 May 2026
Chronicle Live (Newcastle)

Peterlee seven-year-old who has survived cancer twice and lost eye 'bounces back from anything'

Little Autumn Smith Laidler was diagnosed with a rare from of cancer when she was aged just 2

18 May 2026
Hartlepool Mail

First donation from The Roy Simpson MBE Foundation helping Peterlee Cricket Club youngsters play

A new North East charity started in memory of a passionate advocate for local cricket was delighted to hand over its first donation to support young players.

12 May 2026
The Northern Echo

County Durham thug set lurcher on partner after row leaving her 'cheek hanging off'

A Peterlee man who left his girlfriend with catastrophic facial injuries when he set his dog on her following an argument has been locked up.

12 May 2026
The Northern Echo

County Durham van driver banned after using mobile at the wheel

A County Durham van driver, Lee Emery of Shotton Colliery, has been banned from driving for six months after being caught using a hand-held mobile phone while driving in Peterlee

9 May 2026
Darlington & Stockton Times

County Durham man fined £512 after dumping cardboard box in car park

Shaun Stewart from Tantobie has been fined £512 after being found guilty of littering in a Stanley car park, with the case proven in his absence at Peterlee Magistrates’ Court.

7 May 2026
Sunderland Echo

Charity event to be held in memory of former Peterlee college principal

A charity event is being held this summer in memory of a former Peterlee college principal who sadly died in 2024.

5 May 2026
The Northern Echo

Broken clock tower now hub for underage drinking and drugs ‘needs knocking down’

Residents say Lee House “needs knocking down” after years of decay in Peterlee town centre.

23 April 2026
The Northern Echo

County Durham law firm marks 40 years with move to new premises

TMJ Legal Services has relocated its Peterlee office to a larger former ticket office site, marking continued growth as the North East law firm approaches its 40th anniversary in 2026.

9 April 2026
The Northern Echo

The former County Durham music venue that brought rock royalty to the region

The Argus Butterfly, Peterlee, became, during the late 1960s and early 1970s, one of County Durham’s most talked-about live music venues.

7 April 2026
Sunderland Echo

Why Hartlepool motorist kept his freedom after killing Peterlee pensioner in ambulance crash

Why Hartlepool motorist kept his freedom after killing Peterlee pensioner in ambulance crash  Sunderland Echo

30 March 2026
The Northern Echo

Peterlee's Apollo Pavilion named one of 'most beautiful' buildings in country

Peterlee's Apollo Pavilion named one of 'most beautiful' buildings in country  The Northern Echo

28 March 2026
East Durham News

Four businessmen launch new company and choose Peterlee as their base

Four businessmen launch new company and choose Peterlee as their base  East Durham News

26 March 2026
Chronicle Live

Brighter future ahead for eight dogs found living in 'squalor' on Peterlee allotment

Brighter future ahead for eight dogs found living in 'squalor' on Peterlee allotment  Chronicle Live

24 March 2026

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