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Praise for County Durham students on results day

13 August 2026

Seventeen and 18-year-olds across County Durham are celebrating today, having received their exam results. Durham County Council is congratulating Level 3 students studying A-level, T-level, and BTEC National qualifications on their achievements this results day. This year, the average grade

Three prolific shoplifters have been jailed

13 August 2026

Joanna Scott, Catherine Parkin and Zara Hawkins have all been put behind bars after targeting Easington Colliery Co-op several times over recent months. The trio repeatedly stole items such as chocolate, meat and coffee, running into hundreds of pounds of

Arrests in West Stanley suspected of manufacturing ammunition

12 August 2026

Two men have been arrested on suspicion of manufacturing ammunition without a licence in Stanley. The men, aged 71 and 46, were arrested last night following the search of an address in Robert Terrace, Shield Row. They remain in custody

SUPPORT FOR DANNY HART’S DESCEND BIKE PARK

11 August 2026

BISHOP Auckland MP, Dr Sam Rushworth, is concerned about the loss of bicycle tracks in Hamsterley Forest. He said, “I recently visited Hamsterley Forest to see Danny Hart’s Descend Bike Park where young people were taking part in races. It

Funding for community-based groups

11 August 2026

COMMUNITY based groups in County Durham can now apply for grant funding through their Local Network (formally the AAP). Across the County, £1.2m is being made available through the 12 Local Networks (£100,000 per Local Network). The grants are coming

What IS happening at High House?

11 August 2026

A WEEKEND exhibition was held in St John’s Chapel Town Hall to explain what is happening at the Weardale Museum and the adjoining High House Chapel at Ireshopeburn. Both have been closed for many months while a complete refurbishment of

Inclusive rail adventure creates unforgettable memories for local SEND families

11 August 2026

Weardale Railway, which holds a Gold Autism Acceptance Award from the North East Autism Society for its commitment to accessibility and inclusion, has welcomed families supported by Little SENDsations for a special heritage rail experience. The visit brought together children

Poem of the Month

11 August 2026

A 17-year-old girl with family links to the upper Dale enjoys writing poetry and has already had some published . Mia has a love of words, a deep sense of the world around her and enjoys sharing her views through

Fyndoune school site to be redeveloped

10 August 2026

A new school is set to open in County Durham to support pupils with Special Educational Needs (SEN). Durham County Council is planning to redevelop the site of the former Fyndoune Community College in Sacriston. The investment will create an

Young waste carrier spared jail over licence

10 August 2026

A 29-year-old man has narrowly avoided jail for perverting the course of justice. Durham County Council took legal action against Callum Conley, of Park Avenue in Coxhoe, to following an investigation into his Waste Carriers Licence. Peterlee Magistrates’ Court heard

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