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County Durham motorist banned after failing to identify vehicle driver

John Thomas Howard, 31, of Shildon, was banned from driving for six months after being found guilty at Peterlee Magistrates’ Court of failing to identify the driver of a vehicle linked to an alleged o

The Northern Echo·1d ago
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Ex-soldier planned to meet 'girl' at KFC and take her to his Shildon home for sex

A former serviceman is starting his second long prison sentence over his continuing "sexual preoccupation with young girls".

The Northern Echo·20 Aug
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First look inside County Durham's brand new indoor dog soft play centre

Here is a first look inside the brand new indoor dog soft play centre, Zoomies that has just been opened by Ashley Bennett in Shildon.

The Northern Echo·27 Jul
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Teenager appears in court accused of firearms offences after alleged Grangetown shooting

Leo Durrant-Hoe, 19, of Burnie Gardens in Shildon, was charged following an incident at Flint Close

Teesside Gazette·24 Jul
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Shildon girl, 11, driven to prom by late dad's biker friends in moving tribute

A Shildon 11-year-old girl whose father died from Covid-19 was given an unforgettable send-off to her prom when his closest biker friends escorted her there.

The Northern Echo·21 Jul
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Shildon thug punched, hit and strangled pregnant ex in brutal attack at 'safe-house'

A Shildon thug punched, dragged and strangled his pregnant ex in a viscous attack at a "safe-house" which left her fearing for her unborn child.

The Northern Echo·20 Jul
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Former hairdresser to open 'dream' dog soft play in Shildon this month

A dream in the making is finally becoming reality as Zoomies Dog Soft Play prepares to open in Shildon after delays pushed back the launch.

The Northern Echo·18 Jul
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Shildon club to be made 'unrecognisable' in major refurb as it closes for a month

A County Durham social club is closing while renovations take place to make it ‘unrecognisable’.

The Northern Echo·16 Jul
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Shildon dad and son dragged man out of shop before launching brutal gang attack

A Shildon father and son dragged a man out of a shop before he was punched, kicked and beaten with a pipe in a brutal gang attack.

The Northern Echo·13 Jul
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Shildon sex offender tried to arrange sexual activity with a child

A Shildon sex offender who tried to arrange sexual activity with a child must wait to learn his fate.

The Northern Echo·9 Jul
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New memorial unveiled to seven RAF airmen who died in wartime bomber crash in Shildon

A fitting tribute to seven airmen who lost their lives when a wartime bomber training flight crashed on Shildon farm field is to go on permanent display near the scene.

The Northern Echo·29 Jun
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County Durham ex-teacher warns of social media dangers after false paedophile claims

A former Shildon head teacher has issued a stark warning about the dangers of social media after enduring campaign of false abuse allegations.

The Northern Echo·23 Jun
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Shildon family to finally get answers on daughter's death in care of scandal-hit TEWV

A grieving Shildon family will finally get answers about their daughter’s death in the care of a scandal-hit hospital more than six years on.

The Northern Echo·22 Jun
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Shildon man caught with child abuse images searched for ‘bestiality’ and ’pre-teens’

A depraved Shildon paedophile was caught with nearly 400 sickening images after searching for ‘bestiality’ ,’pre-teens’ and ‘underage teens’ on the internet.

The Northern Echo·17 Jun
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Banned Bishop Auckland driver gets 12 week suspended jail sentence for latest offence

Rickie Rowell, of Bishop Auckland, has been handed a suspended prison sentence after admitting driving while disqualified and without insurance in Shildon, County Durham.

The Northern Echo·14 Jun
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Teenagers launched 'vicious unprovoked attack' on boys with knuckledusters in Shildon

Two youths carried out a “vicious” attack injuring younger boys for no apparent reason, a court heard.

The Northern Echo·11 Jun
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Shildon family pay tribute to poppy-seller great-grandad who devoted his life to town

A County Durham family have paid tribute to a much-loved dad, grandad and great grandad who had a “great sense of humour” and dedicated his life to his hometown.

The Northern Echo·29 May
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County Durham girl died from brain injury after being struck by train, inquest hears

A 14-year-old schoolgirl tragically died ten days after being struck by a train in Shildon, an inquest has heard.

The Northern Echo·28 May
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'Little fighter' Maxton, two, diagnosed with rare cancer after losing use of legs

A Shildon mum has been left 'devastated' after her two-year-old autistic son, Maxton Bowman, was diagnosed with a rare form of childhood cancer.

The Northern Echo·22 May
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County Durham town set for new indoor play centre just for dogs this summer

A new indoor play centre designed especially for dogs could open its doors this summer in Shildon.

The Northern Echo·18 May
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Shildon rapist handed extra jail time for sending grossly offensive messages

Levy Rowell, a County Durham man serving a prison sentence for rape, has been given an additional 10-week sentence after being convicted at Newton Aycliffe Magistrates’ Court for sending grossly offen

The Northern Echo·16 May
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Shildon man has 'no recollection' of plunging knife into man's back in random attack

A Shildon man who casually walked up behind a fellow resident in a supported accommodation home and stabbed him in the back has been locked up.

The Northern Echo·15 May
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The Last Fakers

The Last Fakers return after a 6 year break in this one off event at Shildon Civic Hall.

Skiddle·4 May
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Express Yourself, The Madonna Show

Maria Jaci as Madonna, Celebrating the music of the Queen of Pop, spanning over decades of inspiration and feel good tunes.

Skiddle·28 Apr
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Teen girl remains in 'life threatening' condition after County Durham rail incident

A teenage girl remains in a 'life-threatening' condition after an incident on train tracks in Shildon, County Durham, yesterday (April 22).

The Northern Echo·23 Apr
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Man accused of burglary and then stealing car from outside property in Shildon

A Shildon man has denied committing a burglary at a house in the town and then stealing a car from outside the targeted property.

The Northern Echo·22 Apr
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Black-eyed Shildon drug abuser attacked gran when she refused to give him more cash

A man has been jailed for repeatedly pestering his own grandmother for money for drugs, then resorting to violence and damaging her home if she refused.

The Northern Echo·15 Apr
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Hilarity Bites Comedy Club ft. Chris Washington & Anth Young

Hilarity Bites bring the best of the comedy circuit to the North-East, featuring Chris Washington, Anth Young, Kelly Rickard, and host Catherine Young

Skiddle·13 Apr
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Man 'murdered' while working as a bailiff was stabbed, inquest hears

An alleged murder victim was stabbed while working as a bailiff in Shildon, an inquest into his death has heard.

The Northern Echo·8 Apr
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County Durham drama school 'humbled' to make shortlist for entrepreneur awards

Stagepoint Studio in Shildon is one of five organisations to have made the 'Rising Star' award shortlist at the UK StartUp Awards for 2026.

The Northern Echo·6 Apr