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Community restores felled war memorial Christmas tree

Residents of Shotton Colliery rally to repair and fundraise for their vandalised Christmas tree, a living war memorial, after a shocking chainsaw attack. Discover the heartwarming story of community spirit.

Durham community resists ICE with school patrols and food aid

In Durham, North Carolina, a community mobilises against ICE raids, organising school patrols, food pantries, and policy advocacy to protect immigrant families. Discover how grassroots action is building a model of intentional care.

Taiwanese backpacker's petrol bomb terror on Melbourne homes

A Taiwanese backpacker, Tsai-Wei Hung, waged a three-month petrol bomb campaign against her former landlord and housemates in Melbourne. She has pleaded guilty to arson, extortion, and endangering lives. Read the full shocking story.

Woman pays council tax on petrol-bombed Durham home

Ellie Haigh's home was firebombed while she slept, leaving it uninhabitable. Yet, Durham Council demands full council tax. Read her shocking story and the bureaucratic battle she now faces.

Woman, 20, dies kayaking on River Tees

A 20-year-old woman has died after getting into difficulty while kayaking on the River Tees in Barnard Castle. Read the full story on the rescue operation.

Woman dies in River Tees kayaking incident

A 20-year-old woman has died after getting into difficulty while kayaking on the River Tees near Barnard Castle. A major multi-agency search operation was launched. Read more.

350 jobs at risk as NSK plans factory closures

Japanese car parts maker NSK plans to close two County Durham factories, putting 350 jobs at risk. The union Unite calls it a 'betrayal' of workers. Read the full story.

Arizona father gets life for infant son's murder

Jake Haro sentenced to life in prison without parole for the horrific killing of his 10-month-old son Emmanuel, a case that shocked Arizona with its extreme cruelty and disturbing details of child abuse.

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