Court Round-up: Shoplifting at Matalan, receiving stolen number plates and ...

Shaun Beckwith, 30, of Waskerley Road, Barmston, Washington, was sentenced to a 12-month community order with 150 hours of unpaid work. He pleaded guilty to three counts of making off without paying for fuel, at Torq filling station in Gateshe

Durham Police confirm body found in search for missing Consett pensioner

Durham Police said they were called just after 8am on Thursday after a dog walker discovered a body close to the reservoir in Waskerley. John Murray, 81, was last seen at 10.20am on Wednesday. A body was found on Thursday morning. He was last

Washington thief stole bridge supports worth £10000 – and sold them for £238

Hoyle, of Waskerley Road, in Barmston, Washington, admitted theft and driving without a licence. Stuart Graham, defending, said: “It