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Yahoo
11-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
The bargain three-bed County Durham home that could be yours for just £1
This three-bedroom house could be yours for only £1. A County Durham home is set to go on auction with a guide price of just a quid. It means the home could be snapped up for less than the cost of an average loaf of bread, which stood at £1.40 in January, or using spare change found down the back of the sofa. The three-bed property in Horden comes with a loft room, rear yard and open plan living area. In need of renovation throughout, the mid-terrace on Third Street could be a perfect investment opportunity or rung onto the property ladder for a buyer willing to take on a project. An online listing says there will be no viewings inside and the home is currently boarded up. There are also no pictures of its condition inside. It is said to need 'renovation and refurbishment throughout'. The online auction takes place on May 20, 2025. The full listing reads: 'A mid terrace property set within an area earmarked for regeneration within the Horden Masterplan, which was signed off in September 2024. 'The property currently requires a full scheme of refurbishment and modernisation and offers the potential to provide four bedrooms with accommodation over three floors. Read next: Five plead not guilty to the alleged the murder of Stanley grandad Barry Dawson Who are the two ex-best pals convicted of cutting down the iconic Sycamore Gap tree? Non-league record breaking goal legend tells his story & reveals transfer truth lick here to join our WhatsApp community and get breaking news updates direct to your phone. 'The current owner has also drawn up some plans to show the possibility to create two self-contained apartments, one one-bedroom and one two-bedroom. Both, subject to necessary consents being approved, but shows the potential for an excellent return. These have not been submitted or approved and are to be used for guidance purposes only. 'The property is situated close to the centre of Horden, close to local amenities, schools and bus routes to Peterlee, Sunderland, and the surrounding districts. Horden is located between the centres of Hartlepool and Sunderland and gives good access to the A19 trunk road." As with any auction property, any potential buyers are encouraged to read the small print online and contact the auctioneers for the legal pack. Further enquiries can be made on the William H Brown website.
Yahoo
15-04-2025
- Yahoo
'Deeply shocked' boss of shooting victim Barry Dawson pays tribute to grandad
The boss of shooting victim Barry Dawson has paid tribute to the Stanley grandad - saying staff are 'deeply shocked and saddened' by his death. 'Much loved' Barry was gunned down in his own home on Elm Street in South Moor earlier this month after a shot was fired through the downstairs window. The 60-year-old's death left his family 'truly devastated' - and a large-scale probe was launched by Durham Constabulary leading to five people being charged with murder. Barry worked for the Stanley plant of KP Snacks, which is known for popular crisp brands such as Skips, Space Raiders, Hula Hoops, and Pom-Bears. Barry Dawson (Image: Durham Police) And now, plant manager Mick Phillips has issued a tribute to his former colleague, saying staff will be able to attend the funeral to pay their respects. He said: 'We are deeply shocked and saddened by the tragic death of our colleague, Barry Dawson. 'Barry was a highly valued member of the team at our Stanley site and our thoughts are with his family, friends, and loved ones at this incredibly difficult time. 'We've taken immediate steps to support our colleagues as they come to terms with this devastating news, including on-site presence from the leadership team and mental health first aiders, as well as ongoing access to our employee health and wellbeing team. KP Snacks in Stanley (Image: GOOGLE) 'We'll continue to offer support and will ensure colleagues are able to attend the funeral to pay their respects.' As previously reported, officers were called to the Elm Street home on April 5 at around 5.20pm following reports of a disturbance. Mr Dawson was found to have been shot and despite the best efforts of paramedics, he was sadly declared dead at the scene. Six people have since appeared in court following the incident. Most recently, Keith Edward Dorward and Sean Reay appeared via a video link at Teesside Crown Court on Tuesday accused of murder. Dorward, also known as Keith Edward Lax, was arrested on suspicion of murder on Thursday. The 47-year-old, of South View Gardens, Stanley, was charged on Saturday. Police at the scene of the incident (Image: Sarah Caldecott) 29-year-old Reay, of Sabin Terrace, Stanley, was apprehended in Northern Ireland and transported back to Durham on Saturday. Four others have been remanded in custody, including Kevin Dorward, 38, of South View Gardens, Annfield Plain, who is also charged with murder. His partner, Michaela Hetherington, faces a single charge of perverting the course of justice, relating to an allegation that she falsely reported a car had been stolen. Thomas Lee Sterling, 21, of The Avenue, Stanley, was remanded into custody yesterday, Monday, April 14, charged with murder. Read More on the Stanley shooting: Two more in court accused of murdering Stanley's Barry Dawson Everything we know as five charged in fatal Stanley shooting Stanley shooting: Home boarded up as couple appear in court Get more from The Northern Echo with a digital subscription. . And the final accused, Kelvin Lawson, 37, of Frosterley Gardens, Stanley, appeared at the same time at Teesside Crown Court. All six defendants are expected to appear at the same court on May 9. Judge Francis Laird, the Recorder of Middlesbrough, has set a provisional date for the five-week trial which is listed to start on September 22.
Yahoo
10-04-2025
- Yahoo
Man charged with murder over Co Durham shooting
A man has been charged with murder over the fatal shooting of a 60-year-old grandfather in Co Durham, police say. Barry Dawson died when he was shot through a downstairs front window of his terraced house in Elm Street in Stanley on Saturday afternoon. Durham Constabulary said Kevin Dorward, 38, of Annfield Plain, Co Durham, had been charged with murder while Michaela Hetherington, 35, also of Annfield Plain, had been charged with perverting the course of justice. Both have been remanded in custody and will appear at Newton Aycliffe Magistrates' Court on Thursday. The force said a 21-year-old man had also been arrested on suspicion of murder in connection with the case, while a 20-year-old man and 49-year-old woman had been arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender. All three are in police custody, police added. Mr Dawson's family continue to be supported by specialist family liaison officers. In a tribute, Mr Dawson's family described him as a "much-loved father, granddad and partner who will be greatly missed". "We are truly devastated, and his loss will leave an enormous gap in our lives," the family said. A police spokesman said "several lines of inquiry" were being pursued and officers would continue to work in the area "for a significant period of time". They appealed for anyone who had seen a white Seat Arona with the registration NA24 OJK on the Saturday in the Stanley and Annfield Plain area to come forward. Durham Constabulary said it had a 35-strong team of detectives from its major crime team working "around the clock", alongside armed response officers, crime scene examiners, search teams and neighbourhood officers. Durham Constabulary
Yahoo
09-04-2025
- Yahoo
Family pay tribute to 'much-loved' grandfather shot dead in his home in County Durham
The family of a 60-year-old man shot dead in his home have paid tribute to the "much-loved father, granddad and partner". Barry Dawson of his terraced house in Stanley, , on Saturday afternoon. In a statement, Mr Dawson's family said he will be "greatly missed". "We are truly devastated, and his loss will leave an enormous gap in our lives," they added. A 37-year-old man and a 35-year-old woman were on Sunday and remain in police custody. Doorbell camera footage of the shooting shows two figures approaching Mr Dawson's home. One smashes through the window and another - wearing a hood - fires through one of the blinds. They then run off, before a man is heard shouting: "They've killed me dad." Read more from Sky News: Durham Police has a team of 35 detectives working on the murder inquiry and said officers are pursuing numerous lines of inquiry, including the movement of a white vehicle. The car, a Seat Arona with the registration NA24 OJK, was seen in the Stanley and Annfield Plain area on Saturday. Officers are appealing for anyone with information on the car to come forward.
Sky News
09-04-2025
- Sky News
Family pay tribute to 'much-loved' grandfather shot dead in his home in County Durham
The family of a 60-year-old man shot dead in his home have paid tribute to the "much-loved father, granddad and partner". Barry Dawson was shot through the front window of his terraced house in Stanley, County Durham, on Saturday afternoon. In a statement, Mr Dawson's family said he will be "greatly missed". "We are truly devastated, and his loss will leave an enormous gap in our lives," they added. A 37-year-old man and a 35-year-old woman were arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to murder on Sunday and remain in police custody. Doorbell camera footage of the shooting shows two figures approaching Mr Dawson's home. One smashes through the window and another - wearing a hood - fires through one of the blinds. They then run off, before a man is heard shouting: "They've killed me dad." Durham Police has a team of 35 detectives working on the murder inquiry and said officers are pursuing numerous lines of inquiry, including the movement of a white vehicle. The car, a Seat Arona with the registration NA24 OJK, was seen in the Stanley and Annfield Plain area on Saturday.
