After a thorough restoration, workers are returning the 150-year-old copper statues to the top of Notre-Dame Cathedral.

The Glen Head teacher said she recently purchased a bracelet, prayer box and angel statue for her grandmother, but she’s also bought candy and a board game for her sister.

Whilst the poignant Knife Angel statue was being unveiled in Newton Aycliffe today, a shop in the region was found to be selling machetes- at a discounted price.

The Knife Angel arrived in Newton Aycliffe after long-term campaigning by Zoey McGill, the grieving mum of murdered teenager Jack Woodley, who was killed in a gang attack in October 2021.

The Knife Angel is visiting Newton Aycliffe, hometown of Jack Woodley who was killed in 2021. ... Teen stab victim's family welcomes statue arrival. 31 May 2025. Share Save. Share Save. BBC.