Bruce Unwin

2 days ago | thenorthernecho.co.uk | Bruce Unwin

As reported in The Northern Echo, David Lindsay received a six-month prison sentence at Durham Crown Court on Thursday (May 8) over his repeated derogatory references to a church official in his weekly internet blog, in breach of a court order. The 47-year-old bachelor, from Lanchester, County Durham, was said to have “blatantly disregarded” a restraining order issued after a previous court appearance for which he served a prison sentence.

4 days ago | thenorthernecho.co.uk | Bruce Unwin

Police responded to neighbour's report of night-time disturbance arresting defendants leaving scene after pursuit (Image: Durham Constabulary) Two men who took part in a mob attack on a man after forcing their way into his home will be leaving custody imminently after spending almost five months on remand.

5 days ago | thenorthernecho.co.uk | Bruce Unwin

Convicted rapist David Lishman received a 14-year prison sentence at Durham Crown Court (Image: Durham Constabulary) A rapist who went on the run for almost four months when his trial was scheduled, is now starting a lengthy prison sentence after being convicted in his absence. Durham's David Lishman did a “flit” ahead of the trial, listed at Durham Crown Court on September 4 last year.

6 days ago | thenorthernecho.co.uk | Bruce Unwin

3 1/1 A group of still active rowing veterans took to the water together as a commemoration of the 80th anniversary of VE Day. Eight octogenarian members of Durham Amateur Rowing Club enjoyed a gentle paddle down the River Wear in the city to commemorate the landmark anniversary marking the end of the Second World War, in Europe. All eight still participating rowers were in their infancy when the conflict ended.

6 days ago | thenorthernecho.co.uk | Bruce Unwin

2 1/1 A self-styled political commentator has been jailed over repeated derogatory references to a church officer in his weekly internet blog. David Lindsay “blatantly disregarded” a court restraining order prohibiting him from making online references relating to the former safeguarding officer for the Roman Catholic Diocese of Hexham and Newcastle.