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Helen uses her artistic talents to amuse Dalefolk

9 July 2026

Introducing Weardale Wilf. A TALENTED artist who lives in Wolsingham is using her talents to devise ‘cartoon’ pictures for the amusement of Dalefolk. Helen Blackburn, originally from Westgate, lives with her partner, Alistair, and her two disabled sons. Caring is

An oar-some civic honour celebrates contribution to rowing

8 July 2026

A 45-year contribution to rowing and promoting access to the sport for young people across County Durham has been recognised. The Chairman’s Medal, which is the highest civic honour awarded in County Durham, has been given to Michael Laing,

Alternative shop in Crook attracting interest

7 July 2026

Dawn outside her shop in Hope Street, Crook A SHOP in Hope Street, Crook, that provides an alternative shopping experience is attracting a lot of interest from people seeking a different and calmer way of living. Opened by Dawn Copping

Another forty new houses proposed for Wolsingham on the school site

7 July 2026

PLANS have been submitted for 40 new houses to be built on the site of the former Upper School, Leazes Lane, Wolsingham. The site is a parcel of land to the north west of Wolsingham town centre, approximately 140m north

New Supermarket opens in Howden-le-Wear

7 July 2026

A NEW supermarket has opened in Howden-le-Wear after the enlargement and refurbishment of the Post Office and village store. Officially opened by Benny Baines, Landlord of The Brown Horse at High Stoop, the new shop has everything anyone could possibly

PCC and partners unveil refreshed ASB campaign urging rural communities: ‘Don’t Suffer in Silence’

6 July 2026

Picture Shows (L-R): PC Robert Booth, Andrea Patterson (ASB Victims Champion), PC Bethany Ridley and Steven Bell (Community Safety Coordinator) A high-profile campaign is being relaunched to empower rural communities to stand up to anti-social behaviour (ASB) and get the

Children to get rewards for reading in summer challenge

6 July 2026

Children across County Durham are being challenged to read as many library books as they can this summer. Durham County Council has launched a Summer Reading Challenge across all 39 of its libraries. Held in partnership with The Reading Agency,

Restaurant ordered to pay more than £8,000 in food allergens case

6 July 2026

A restaurant that twice sold cappuccinos as dairy-free even though they contained milk, which could have triggered a serious allergic reaction, has been ordered to pay more than £8,000. Isla on North Road in Durham sold the coffees to Durham

World’s only handcrafted ‘deer’ cello to make debut at Auckland Palace

6 July 2026

Auckland Palace will host the world premiere of the world’s only handcrafted “deer” cello this summer, as internationally renowned and award-winning luthier Paris Andrew unveils her extraordinary new creation during a special event celebrating the completion of Auckland Palace’s Cart

Council recognised on national stage with award

2 July 2026

A council has been recognised on the national stage for the work it has been doing to develop procurement as a tool for growth. Durham County Council is celebrating after winning the Excellence in Social Value Award at the prestigious

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