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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

PCC and partners sign ASB Help Pledge in support of ASB victims

2 July 2026

(L-R): Mark Warcup (Operations Manager, OPCC), Superintendent Dean Haythornthwaite, PCC Joy Allen, Angela Denison, Chris Knox, Nicola Gill (Community Protection Area Manager, Durham County Council) Police and Crime Commissioner Joy Allen has signed the ASB Help Pledge on behalf of

Musical celebration of achievement

1 July 2026

Some of County Durham’s finest young musicians have taken to the stage at Gala Durham for a note-worthy evening. Durham County Council’s Music Service hosted its Leavers’ Gala Concert at the local authority venue, celebrating the musical skills of those

Wolsingham students roll the dice withsparkling performance of Guys and Dolls

1 July 2026

TALENTED students at a County Durham school have staged a show that’s a sure-fire bet to have been a big hit with their local community. Around 30 young performers from Wolsingham School delighted audiences with a run of the Broadway

The Road That Brought Us Here

29 June 2026

By Rebecca Coates, Frosterley This year, myself, my husband, Neil and friend Susan Yule are setting out on a journey that means more to us than the miles alone might suggest. In just under three weeks time, we will be

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