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ON Friday gone, I made a final visit to County Hall in Durham, the HQ of Durham County Council for over 60 years, before its demolition begins. I have many personal memories of the building over many years, not least

CLA comments on Defra’s newly published Farming Roadmap

26 June 2026

The CLA (Country Land and Business Association) has commented on Defra’s long-term Farming Roadmap which provides farmers with clarity to invest, adapt and build a profitable, productive, sustainable and resilient future for English farming. Learn more about the Roadmap. CLA

Detective duo launch innovative forensic experience in Durham

26 June 2026

A new entertainment venture in Durham is looking to crack the case on a fresh form of immersive leisure experience rooted in forensic investigation and problem-solving. Detective Rooms Durham has been founded by award-winning private investigator Jen Jarvie and former

Firefighters issue warning to youngsters setting deliberate fires

26 June 2026

Firefighters are warning children that they are putting lives at risk by starting fires deliberately, as crews across County Durham and Darlington tackle more than 1,000 blazes in just six months. The warning from County Durham and Darlington Fire and

Journey times to popular shopping centre to be improved

26 June 2026

County Durham residents will soon find it easier than ever to visit a popular shopping centre, thanks to significant funding that will bring a range of transport improvements. A total of £3.2 million has been allocated to Dalton Park Outlet

Oh God! It’s the Vicar

26 June 2026

The new vicar in Weardale – Rev Graeme Holdsworth – is writing a weekly blog, which is both informative about Christianity but a very interesting insight into the life and work of a rural Pastor. You can follow his musings

Teens to take part in immersive road safety experience to save lives on the roads

26 June 2026

An eye-opening educational programme is underway to immerse teenagers in the reality of driving dangerously or irresponsibly on the region’s roads. Police and Crime Commissioner Joy Allen has contributed £1,000 towards the multi-agency initiative, led by the constabulary, which has

Plan aims to achieve SEND reform at local level

26 June 2026

A plan setting out how children with special educational needs and disabilities will be supported in County Durham has been submitted to government. Durham County Council has submitted its SEND Local Area Reform Plan (LARP) to the Department for Education,

Tyres Save Lives: The Small Check That Could Spare a Family a Lifetime of Heartache

26 June 2026

PCC Joy Allen explains, in her own words, why ensuring the vehicle you are driving is roadworthy is hugely important and that it is rarely one action that prevents a collision, death or serious injury but a series of small

CLA activities at this year’s Great Yorkshire Show

25 June 2026

Press pass applications for the Great Yorkshire Show must be received by no later than this Friday 26 June: https://media.yasdigital.com/press-pass-applications/ The Country Land and Business Association (CLA) will host a variety of activities at their stand (Number 194) at this

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