Murton4 Mar 2025Sombreros souvenir passenger hid £5m cocaine haulDrug smuggler Kristopher Purvis declared he was only bringing Mexican hats through Edinburgh Airport.4 Mar 2025UK2 Mar 2025Wearside stories you may have missed this weekThis week, the body of a missing woman is found and a sea swimmer inspires an animated film.2 Mar 2025England26 Feb 2025'Sea swimming brought me back from rock bottom'Katie Wotton's story features in a BAFTA longlisted short animated film on her sea swimming journey.26 Feb 2025England20 Jan 2025Rioter who attacked police at two protests jailedSelf-confessed conspiracy theorist Ashley Wilkinson was "consumed by misinformation", a court hears.20 Jan 2025England12 Nov 2024Have-a-go hero hurt trying to stop armed robbersGroup 'enjoying a night out' challenged the gang, who were wielding crowbars and fled without cash.12 Nov 2024England24 Sep 2024Tribute to father who died in four-vehicle crashMotorcyclist Andrew Robson, 29, died at the scene of the crash in Murton, County Durham on Sunday.24 Sep 20244 May 2024Work on footbridge over major road to beginThe work is part of a £13.5m scheme to improve the A19/A182 junction in County Durham.4 May 2024England1 Mar 2024'Miners would call me at night begging for help'While miners manned picket lines 40 years ago, women provided strength and support behind the scenes.1 Mar 2024Tyne10 Feb 2024Drivers face disruption over A19 junction worksInitial roadworks are scheduled until April but further works will be take place until 2025.10 Feb 2024England...