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Morris Minors return to Stanhope

19 August 2026

THE annual show, organised by the North East branch of the Morris Minor Owners’ Club, was held on Stanhope Showfield over the weekend. Scores of vintage cars and vans were on display alongside stalls selling vintage items, including car parts

Just a little note, criminals – this is how NOT to do it.

18 August 2026

Arsonist Neil Cook gave an expert lesson in how to get caught when his electronic tag placed him at the scene of his crime. The 46-year-old endangered the lives of a whole street when he broke into a house in

Linburn Bridge safety row intensifies as resident challenges council over width, traffic and missing records

18 August 2026

Credit: Andrew Richardson CONCERNS over Linburn Bridge at Hamsterley have escalated after a local resident submitted a detailed highway objection to Durham County Council, arguing that the bridge and surrounding road network have not been adequately assessed for increased traffic

Award-winning low-budget horror film director Dean Midas received some amazing news from America overnight!

17 August 2026

His horror shorts Christmas Eve & The Review have been officially selected for inclusion on HorrorHound TV, a streaming platform dedicated exclusively to independent horror! Since 2005, HorrorHound has stood as one of the most recognised names in genre entertainment,

Rare masterpieces by one of Spain’s greatest sculptors go on display in Bishop Auckland

17 August 2026

Three remarkable 17th-century works of art by one of Spain’s greatest sculptors have gone on display at the Spanish Gallery in Bishop Auckland. Sculpting the Sacred celebrates Pedro de Mena (1628–1688), the Spanish master who was renowned for imbuing his

PCC Backs National Campaign to Tackle Dangerous Drug Driving Myths

17 August 2026

Leading road safety campaigner and Durham Police and Crime Commissioner Joy Allen has joined forces with Durham Constabulary and Darlington Borough Council’s Community Safety Team to challenge dangerous attitudes towards drink and drug driving. Ahead of the World Cup, the

Lanchester Show is Back

15 August 2026

And show season begins… After an absence of a few years, Lanchester Show made a comeback this weekend. Founded over 70 years ago, it is billed as an agricultural show and although there were no farm animals to be seen

PCC calls for stronger legislation, education and enforcement to save lives on our roads

14 August 2026

Leading road safety campaigner and Police and Crime Commissioner for County Durham and Darlington, Joy Allen, is calling for stronger legislation, increased education and greater investment in enforcement after the latest Government road safety statistics highlighted the devastating impact of

Unforgettable opening weekend planned for County Durham’s new cultural venue The Light

13 August 2026

Opening weekend celebrations, summer holiday workshops, exhibitions and live performances will launch The Light as Durham City’s latest destination for culture, creativity and community. The Durham County Council venue opens its doors on Saturday 22 August, with a vibrant programme

World-Class Live Music Returns to The Bowes Museum with an Autumn-Winter In Concert Series

13 August 2026

Fyfe Dangerfield, Nerina Pallot, Martin Taylor MBE and Juan Martín headline anunforgettable season of live performances.Following three consecutive sell-out concerts earlier this year by acclaimed artists SandiThom, Elles Bailey and Marshall Gilmour Webbs, The Bowes Museum has unveiled itsexciting Autumn/Winter

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