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PCC Joy Allen, explains in her own words, why the disturbing culture of people driving dangerously, filming and sharing it with friends or followers means they are putting themselves and others lives at risk. There are few things harder in

A beautiful showhome is open at Bellway’s The Old Foundry development in Wolsingham. The interior design of the four-bedroom detached Lorimer Life has been inspired by the site’s heritage as the former Weardale Steelworks, as well as its scenic setting

THE annual Hoppings took place at Hamsterley on Sunday with the crowds flocking there despite the difficult and elongated diversionary routes into the village. With live music, vintage cars, tractors, stalls, traditional games and so much more, it was an

MEMBERS of Durham Fell Runners are reaching the end of an epic relay to help raise funds for the Teesdale and Weardale Search and Mountain Rescue Team. The runners have been active all weekend, beginning early morning at St John’s

From November 13th to 15th, the legendary locomotive will depart from Darlington for a scenic 60-mile journey over the Weardale Railway while you take in beautiful views of the Northern Pennines Natural Landscape. There will be two departures a day,

Two Wolsingham organisations have benefited from SPAR’s Community Cashback initiative enabling them to chart a path to achieve future goals.Wolsingham Wayfarers and Friday Night Football run by JH Football School and Coaching have each been awarded £500 through the scheme.Wolsingham

THE 156th Weardale Show at St John’s Chapel took place today (Saturday) and turned out to be everything the huge crowd of people expected – and more. There was so much to see and do, the field was a hive

County Durham and Darlington Police and Crime Commissioner Joy Allen has welcomed the Government’s call for videos depicting dangerous driving to be removed from social media platforms. A passionate road safety campaigner, Mrs Allen has previously called for the trend

Bishop Trains is recruiting a new Travel Consultant to join its customer-facing team at Bishop Auckland Railway Station. The successful candidate will help passengers plan and book their journeys, sell National Rail tickets and other travel products, provide information during

A GROUP of Dalefolk have given it their all by swimming 1000 lengths in total to raise money to help Stanhope Open-Air Swimming Pool re-open after almost four years of closure. The county’s only heated open-air pool closed in 2023

A PROJECT that aims to create 100 walks and stories will focus on the heritage of the county has founded a walk in Wolsingham. Keiron Young is the creator of the project and said, “Heritage 100 is designed to showcase

Roman cavalry, ancient artillery and Germanic warriors will descend on Binchester Roman Fort this August Bank Holiday as one of the North’s most important Roman sites comes alive for three days of spectacular living history from Saturday 29 to Monday

Families have just one week left to secure discounted tickets for this year’s Santa Express at Weardale Railway, with the popular early bird offer ending at midnight on 31 August. Returning from 28 November to 24 December, the much-loved experience

County Durham residents who have not yet confirmed their voter registration details will receive a visit from canvassers from Wednesday (26 August). It’s all part of Durham County Council’s annual canvass to make sure the voter registration details of every