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Changes to your household waste collections in 2026

1 April 2026

Many people are confused by the information – or lack of it – surrounding the new rules regarding glass collections around the county. The Gazette asked Durham County Council for more information and was directed to a page that gives

THE LORD LIEUTENANT FOR COUNTY DURHAM BEGINS HIS NEW ROLE

1 April 2026

Today Mr Mike Butterwick CBE assumes the appointment of His Majesty’s Lord Lieutenant for County Durham succeeding Dame Susan Snowdon DCVO who has held the appointment for the last 13 years. Mike commented: “I feel deeply honoured and profoundly privileged

North East legend enjoys a grand day out as he marks 80th birthday year with locomotive experience at Weardale Railway

1 April 2026

Bob Young OBE, Honorary President of Newcastle United, marked his 80th birthday year by taking the controls of a Sentinel locomotive at Weardale Railway in Stanhope, County Durham. The visit formed part of a driver experience day hosted by the

Year of significant investment to bus services

31 March 2026

Durham County Council has successfully doubled investment provided to bus services across the county thanks to funding from the North East Mayor. Over the last year, the council has secured over £8m for the Bus Service Improvement Plan from the

The advice that could save your life if you fall into water

31 March 2026

f you got into difficulty in the water, would you know what to do? That’s the question firefighters are asking residents in County Durham and Darlington as they issue life-saving water safety advice. County Durham and Darlington Fire and Rescue

Sam Rushworth MP Celebrates Hosting 100th Surgery Event

31 March 2026

This week, in Coundon, Sam Rushworth MP held his 100th constituency surgery since being elected in July 2024. Sam began hosting regular surgeries soon after he was elected to give residents an opportunity to meet face-to-face with him, as their Member of Parliament, and discuss issues with which they

The Auckland Project exceeds Big Give target to expand free therapeutic drawing classes

30 March 2026

A pioneering project supporting people’s health through classical art tuition has exceeded its fundraising target as part of the Big Give Arts for Impact campaign. The Auckland Project raised a total of £6,688 from 74 donations (increasing to £7,250 with

Former Wolsingham Pupil on BBC Breakfast

29 March 2026

A FORMER Wolsingham School pupil appeared on BBC Breakfast news this morning (Sunday) talking about the history of telephone boxes. Professor Nigel Linge, originally from Willington, attended the school, starting in the early 1970s and proceeding to the 6th form

Crowding into Cowshill

28 March 2026

A rare trip ‘up Dale’ today in glorious sunshine proved that Spring has certainly sprung and the Gazette wasn’t the only one who ventured into the far west of the county to experience the annual magic of the season. Driving

Blatant thefts at Tow Law

27 March 2026

FOLLOWING on from the despicable theft of a cherished Landrover from Wolsingham, a series of other burglaries have taken place in Tow Law. In the early hours of this morning (Friday) the premises of Dixon’s Cabinet Makers near Ironworks Road

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