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(L-R) Cllr Adrian Schulman, Durham County Council’s deputy armed forces champion; Cllr Robbie Rodiss, Chair of Durham County Council; Cllr Dawn Bellingham, Durham County Council’s Cabinet member for communities and civic resilience; Commander Ian Berry MBE, Deputy Lieutenant for County

Work has started on a £4 million petrol station scheme. Contractors have broken ground on an EG On The Move site, convenience store and Starbucks drive-thru at the Integra 61 development, near Bowburn, County Durham. Bosses say the venture will

A more preventative and outcome-focused approach is key to tackling poverty and financial insecurity across County Durham, councillors will hear. Durham County Council’s Cabinet will next week learn more about the authority’s strategic approach to tackling the issue, and hear

An interim planning policy could soon be implemented across County Durham to prevent an overconcentration of Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs), following a consultation with residents and local organisations. Last year, Durham County Council agreed to increase its coverage of

An opening date has been announced for Durham City’s latest cultural attraction, heralding the start of an exciting new chapter for art, history and innovation in the North East. Durham County Council has confirmed The Light will open its doors

MP Dr Sam Rushworth with the young dancers from Tow Law with their Maypole. THE annual Summer Fayre at Fir Tree was held on the Brewery field on Saturday (June 20) and the sun shone on it from start to

The CLA (Country Land and Business Association) has commented on the Prime Minister’s resignation earlier today. CLA President Gavin Lane said: “A change in Prime Minister must mark the beginning of a rural reset.” “The next leader should seize this

Residents are being invited to shape the future of the county, from housing and jobs to transport and town centres, through the creation of a brand-new County Durham Plan. Durham County Council is preparing its new local plan to meet

PCC Joy Allen explains, in her own words, the importance of listening to the people she serves and why joint public engagement surgeries help identify common concerns and gaps in awareness (particularly around victims’ rights). One of the most important

TWO decades after it closed as a place of worship, the magnificent Grade II* listed Methodist chapel at Westgate in Weardale is to be restored and run by Trades4Care (T4C) to create opportunities for young adults interested in pursuing careers

A COFFEE Morning held to raise funds for the forthcoming Flower Festival in Tow Law took place in The Barn at Blackhall Farm at Harperley Hall. It was a huge success with scores of people – many from Tow Law

Caleb Watson, youth representative from Stockton-on-Tees and Nancy Best, youth councillor for County Durham. Youngsters from across the North East and Cumbria have united in their first ever political summit. Youth councillors and Members of Youth Parliament (MYPs) from ten

An event celebrating the history of County Durham’s largest civic building will take place next week, ahead of the building’s closure this summer. For more than 60 years, County Hall in Aykley Heads has served as the headquarters of Durham

Stewart Dickson, Managing Director of Weardale Lithium, (2nd from right) marking the innovative partnership with Paul Bradley, Chief Financial Officer, Sharon Bennett, Assistant Principal (Advanced Manufacturing and Partnerships) and Alison Maynard, Deputy Principal of New College Durham Building on its

17-YEAR-old Lewis, Langstaff-Wood, a farmer’s son from Witton-le-Wear is edging nearer to his career ambition of becoming a famous Royal Photographer. At the weekend, he and his mother, Laura, travelled to London for two full days of working both in

Award-winning independent filmmaker Dean Midas took his production to the banks of the River Wear today, filming a pivotal scene for his highly anticipated upcoming horror film, The Stitcher, at the iconic Durham Regatta. ​Known for his immersive and community

Shortlisted students from left: Hudson, Flyn, Bez, Leon, Elliott, Jack, Codey and AJ. Two teams of Year 12 Media students at King James I Academy have been shortlisted to receive an award at The Key Awards 2026. The teams, calling