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News from St Thomas, Stanhope

14 October 2026

THERE will not be many folk in Stanhope who haven’t noticed the ‘SOLD’ sign on the church hall in the main street. Most people knew that it was up for sale, many joined a meeting held over a year ago

Medium-Term Financial Plan (MTFP) Organisations across County Durham are asked to share their views on the proposed budget for 2027/28, along with the Medium-Term Financial Plan (MTFP) for the period up to 2030/31. A consultation has been launched to gather

PCC welcomes specialist rape courts roll-out after years of campaigning

14 October 2026

Police and Crime Commissioner Joy Allen has welcomed plans to roll out specialist courts prioritising rape and other sexual offences across England and Wales. Under a series of reforms announced by Prime Minister Andy Burnham, every Crown Court in England

Grow Your Own Monster Pumpkin next Autumn!

13 October 2026

Ever wanted to grow a pumpkin so big it turns heads? After much deliberation Tracy Hetherington from Wolsingham who runs The Newmarket public house in Tow Law has decided to start a members’ Pumpkin Show there. For many years, Tracy

The Bowes Museum After DarkGet Creative, Paint and Dine in the Galleries at Bowes Lates

13 October 2026

The Bowes Museum’s late-night event returns on 21 November 2026 for an atmosphericevening of art, creativity and culture. Visitors can choose from creative workshops inspiredby the museum’s three current exhibitions, expert talks on the autumnal night sky, andentertainment throughout the

MP supports PCC’s call for fairer funding

13 October 2026

Police and Crime Commissioner Joy Allen has written to MPs across County Durham and Darlington, urging them to back calls for a fairer funding settlement for Durham Constabulary. She warned that local communities should not be expected to keep paying

TREE TIME IN THE GARDEN

12 October 2026

November is all about compost and getting everything ready for winter. Clearing leaves and cutting back dead growth is top of the agenda – which is great news because leaves and garden debris are perfect ingredients for homemade compost. It’s

New hub supporting children and young people opens its doors

12 October 2026

A new hub, which will bring together services for children and young people so they can more easily find support, has opened in Newton Aycliffe. Next Chapter is Durham County Council’s new Young Futures Hub, and part of a government

The nights are drawing in – Autumn is upon us

11 October 2026

Autumn is underway and Weardale Wilf and his friend have been checking out the changing colours in the Dale. He believes it is the most colourful season of the year even if he does have to eat the hay gathered

Italy, France and maybe even New Zealand: new town twinning links for County Durham

9 October 2026

New and resurrected town twinning links with communities in Italy and France are being put forward in County Durham. And a third new arrangement, with a town in New Zealand which shares links to the celebrated Durham Light Infantry (DLI),

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