Easington Colliery

John (middle) with wife Allyson and friend Terry who helped him with the award-winning display.

Stunning display wins gold medal at Chelsea Flower Show

Easington Colliery over the years and the industry which dominated its skyline.

Memories from the Easington pit

Jack has updated his annual Christmas display.

Dad’s brand new Christmas display brings festive cheer yet again

From left, Easington Colliery club stewardess Kayleigh Parkin, secretary Stephen Foster and chairman Danny Brown.

Club wins permission to open from 8am

The Queen's visits to Hartlepool and East Durham.

Her Majesty's memorable moments in Hartlepool

Jack started the business in July 2021./Photo: Frank Reid

Teenager’s dog treats business proves a hit as deliveries made as far as Germany

Volunteers at Cafe Together

Community group's £7,000 funding boost to continue providing hot meals

An image of debris at the bottom of the cliff near Easington Colliery.

Warning to coastal walkers following 'pretty dramatic cliff fall'

Tony Cullen, left, and Gavin Hall on site at Horden Grange.

Affordable new homes planned for East Durham

Kennith Schadtler-Law's crash landing became the subject of the painting./Photo: Captain Victor Law OBE

‘Hero of Hartlepool’ painting moves people ‘to tears’ during exhibition

Hartlepool Coastguard Rescue Team shared this picture of HM Coastguard's helicopter which rescued the casualty from a beach near Easington Colliery.

Sunderland and Hartlepool coastguard rescue teams involved in helicopter rescue ...

'Hundreds' gather to commemorate 70th anniversary of the Easington Colliery disaster

'Hundreds' gather to commemorate 70th anniversary of Easington Colliery disaster

The collieries of East Durham employed thousands of people and we have 9 reminders of the industry.

10 photos of an industry which once thrived on our doorstep

Take a look at our collection of reminders from the Duke of Edinburgh's visits to the area.

9 pictures of Prince Philip as we pay tribute to the Duke of Edinburgh

Jill Portis captured the unusual cloud in Easington Colliery.

Unusual cloud spotted off North East coast after varied weather

Coastguard rescue teams were alerted to a dog stuck half way down the cliffs. Photo: Google Maps.

Coastguard teams called out after reports of a dog being stuck on a cliff
Coastguard teams from Sunderland, Hartlepool and Seaham were alerted to a dog stuck on coastal cliffs.

Easington ABC member Sam Selby took part in the run to raise funds for his aunt Emma.

Life-saving campaign backed by boxing club

Easington Colliery Band

Easington Colliery Band refurbish historic building

Amelia-Rose Sturrock has been creating sculptures and painting rocks to boost people's spirits.

Volunteer creates sculptures and rock art to lift people's spirits

Durham County Council have submitted plans to demolish the old school which has stood empty since 1997.

Easington residents back plans to demolish a former school

Mark Davidson was last seen on February 28.

Police becoming 'increasingly concerned' for missing man who hasn't been seen si...

A man has died after a house fire in Anthony Street in Easington.

Man dies in Easington house fire

The Coastguard was called to a casualty with a suspected broken leg on the beach near Easington Colliery.

Helicopter rescue at Easington Beach

Take a look through these photos from the memorial of Dennis Donnini.

11 photos from the emotional tribute to Second World War hero Dennis Donnini

Before and after pictures of Barbara Barnes who is starting a second slimming group class.

Super-slimmer Barbara’s using her success to inspire others

Members of Dennis Donninis family at the opening of the new park in Easington Colliery.

VC hero’s name lives on in new East Durham park

Eating well... Rev Christopher Wood-Archer joins local residents from Easington Colliery at The Together Cafe in Seaside Lane, along with the team of volunteers who have helped to may the venture a big success.

Community cafe in Easington marks two years of serving up £1 meals
A COMMUNITY cafe has celebrated second helpings as it marked two years of mealtimes.

Court News

‘I will never forget my fear of death’ – rape victim tells of terrifying ordeal

‘I raped you, that makes me scum, I deserve to die’ – rapist who text confession...

Peter Maine

Date set for inquest into death of solicitor found with stab wounds

70 legal notices handed out to tackle community concerns in Easington

CRIME: Crime scene.

Teenager shot in eye with air rifle

Hartlepool’s Billy Elliot to be beamed around the world – and Elton John makes s...

Woman charged with fraud over door-to-door ‘charity scam’

Woman shot in chest with air rifle during ‘domestic dispute’

Our Lady Church Easington Colliery

Church ‘forced to close’ due to vandal attacks

Ron Colledge from White Lea Farm, Easington with 'Chenelle'.

Second shocking attack on a horse