Durham

Samantha Bryan, the daughter of Soham murderer Ian Huntley, has refused to take responsibility for his funeral arrangements after his death following a prison assault. According to the Daily Mirror, she vowed to have no involvement, leaving no immediate family member willing to handle the arrangements.

The long-stalled Milburngate development in Durham has been acquired by Manchester-based Northhold Group, which plans to restart work on the multimillion-pound project in the coming months.

Ian Huntley, convicted of murdering 10-year-olds Holly Wells and Jessica Chapman, lived a solitary and paranoid existence in Frankland Prison before his death, according to sources.

Two venues in Durham are hosting special Mother's Day dining experiences on Sunday, March 15, 2026. The South Causey Inn and Ramside Hall Hotel, Golf and Spa are providing celebratory meals for families.