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 ...

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 ...

Newcastle University study wants to hear your experiences of hospital volunteering! A new oral history project is recruiting for interviewees who volunteered in hospitals in Cumbria, Northumberland, ...

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

Over the course of the weekend, Hopetown Darlington will transform into a vibrant celebration of vintage culture, capturing the spirit of yesteryear with a programme packed full of engaging events and ...

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 ...

Before the Christmas holidays, we were delighted to welcome assemblies delivered by our Year 11 Student Leadership Team to each year group. The team, consisting of Joseph C (Head Boy), Pippa M (Head ...

Across the region last Christmas, Durham Freemasons were putting charity into action, demonstrating that the true spirit of Christmas lies not just in generosity, but in compassion, service, and human ...

Newton Aycliffe Cricket Club’s preparations are in full swing for the 2026 season and they are looking for new sponsors for their wicket covers. For a one off payment of £500, per cover, local ...

Like many local residents, I was concerned to receive an unsolicited leaflet through my door from Fornax promoting its Hazardous Waste Incinerator. The leaflet makes confident assurances without ...

Everyone is welcome to Aycliffe Village Hall for our New Year ‘Cuppa and Chat’ on Wednesday 14th January between 2.00pm and 3.00pm. We are looking forward to seeing you.

Leading North East property firm Carvers has announced the appointment of Gary Stephenson as Valuer at its Darlington office, further strengthening the company’s growing presence in the town and ...