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Success at The Key Awards 2026!

14 July 2026

Sixth Form students at the event from left: Jack Burdess, Flyn Waites, Elliot Metcalfe, AJ Pye, Leon Rudd, Hudson Maddison, Bez Umoru and Codey Austin. Year 12 students at King James I Academy have won ‘The KEY+ Pitch Innovators of

Bishop’s alive as The Auckland Project opens seven days a week for summer with new Discovery Day Pass

14 July 2026

Families can enjoy a full day exploring Bishop Auckland’s heritage, art and culture for less than ever before this summer as The Auckland Project launches a new all-inclusive Discovery Day Pass and opens its attractions seven days a week. A

When will the Hamsterley Forest Planning Application be decided?

14 July 2026

THE Hamsterley Forest Planning Application that was submitted almost two years ago has still not been heard and therefore decided. The application by Forestry England, Forest Holidays and Go Ape was first submitted in November 2024 and deferred four times

Weardale Wilf attends hay gathering

13 July 2026

Wilf is jiggered after all that baling up Dale today….

PCC’s custody scrutiny scheme wins prestigious national quality award

13 July 2026

Police and Crime Commissioner Joy Allen has been recognised nationally for the high quality of her Independent Custody Visiting (ICV) scheme. The County Durham and Darlington PCC received a coveted ‘Gold’ award from the Independent Custody Visiting Association’s (ICVA) Quality

Pool clean-up begins

13 July 2026

THE Weardale Open Air Swimming pool is undergoing a clean and tidy in preparation for its re-opening. Work is progressing and a man from Crook has been giving his time to help for free. Anthony Wilkinson who runs High Farm

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

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