Children at St. Joseph’s Catholic Primary School enjoyed a magical day of storytelling and celebration as the school marked Winnie the Pooh Day with creative activities, workshops and a special teddy ...

A new Lodge Banner was formally dedicated at the Lodge of Progress during a special ceremony held at the Chester-Le-Street Masonic Centre on Friday, 16th January 2026. The banner was generously gifted ...

A managed IT, communications and connectivity business based in Norton has welcomed a new addition to the team, in the form ...

It’s been a busy few weeks with important announcements in Parliament that will have a positive impact on our local community. To mark Holocaust Memorial Day, I was proud to sign the Holocaust ...

Every week our MP tells us he is working hard for Hitachi, but last weekend there were disturbing reports that the Department for Transport were blocking Lumo trains application for new routes, which ...

The creation of a new leisure centre and library for Bishop Auckland has reached its first major milestone. Durham County Council has held an official ground-breaking ceremony to mark the start of ...

My name is Paige Hutchinson and I am a current Y7 student at Woodham Academy. I have an exciting opportunity to go on a World Challenge trip to Sri Lanka over Easter 2027 where I will engage in a ...

Schoolchildren dancing to Dolly Parton; Futureheads frontman Barry Hyde performing melodies for miners in their spiritual home; and brass on board a river cruiser. Durham Brass Festival 2025 really ...

A busy start to Mayor’s month, beginning with an amazing invitation to Joans 100th birthday celebration. Our next event ‘Mayoress at Home’ where we invite members of the public along to a free high ...

Quitting smoking is the best thing you can do for your health! Join millions of people who have quit smoking with Stoptober – make it to 28 days smokefree for Stoptober and you’re five times more ...

AN AWARD-WINNING housebuilder’s “innovative” partnership is paying off – with the opening of the showhome at a £14m development. For over 20 years, Homes by Carlton has built hi-spec homes across the ...

After a thrilling penalty shoot out, the England Lionesses came home with the European Championship trophy. All those players started in Grass Roots Football Clubs and realised their dreams. Newton ...