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Visitors to the Durham Dales Centre in Stanhope can now enjoy a fresh new dining experience following the opening of Cavaliere, a new Italian-inspired café from the owners of the popular Buon Appetito restaurant in Wolsingham. The new venture, which

The Moorland Association are seeking your views on this rural question as follows: Defra is consulting on proposals to prohibit trail hunting in England and Wales. The consultation follows the Government’s commitment to introduce a ban and asks a wide

Music lovers can dance, walk and ride to the beat in a new feature for Durham Brass Festival. The region’s biggest brass celebration returns to County Durham from Sunday 12 to Sunday 19 July, bringing seven days of exciting performances,

Robert Omerod from Wolsingham with some of his exhibits. FOLLOWING on from the Fusion Art Group’s exhibition and sale in the St Anne’s Centre came the similar event held in St Thomas RC church hall in the town on Saturday.

Village Hall set to be the beating heart of a community By Shelley and Jackie There was a real buzz in Howden Village Hall on 30th May. The event gave user groups a chance to showcase their activities and, as

THE highly popular and successful Fire Cadet Scheme in Stanhope is to end in a few weeks’ time with the young people and their parents very upset at the news. The scheme, introduced in 2017, provides fire service training for

Local school-girl Freya Hodkinson has knocked on the door of No. 10 Downing Street and hand-delivered a letter to the Prime Minister as part of her campaign to raise awareness of Tourette syndrome.  The Crook-based family visited Parliament on Monday 1st June,

Dog owners are being warned that hugging their pet may not be as comforting for the dog as it feels for the owner, with some dogs simply tolerating the interaction rather than enjoying it. Jo Hinds, COAPE-certified behaviourist and Dynamic

A scheme designed to reduce congestion caused by roadworks has been recommended for approval. Next week, Durham County Council’s Cabinet will be asked to note an application to government to introduce a Lane Rental Scheme in County Durham. Lane Rental

A council is celebrating a successful financial year of investment, increased employment, reduced fly-tipping, and prevention of homelessness, as it continues to meet its priorities for the county. At the end of last year, Durham County Council set out its

A public consultation will mark the first formal stage of a new planning framework for County Durham. Durham County Council’s Cabinet will be asked next week to agree proposals for the council to engage with residents, businesses and stakeholders on

President Clement O’Donovan (centre) with Andrew Patterson, left and Terry Ashby, right. IF you were the victim of a crime, you would expect the judicial process to begin, involving the police, the public prosecution service and the courts culminating in

Police and Crime Commissioner Joy Allen is calling on residents and businesses to share their experiences of anti-social behaviour (ASB) by completing her latest survey ahead of her next Public Accountability Meeting (PAM) on 2 July 2026, which will focus

A LOT has been going on behind the scenes with the group who is working hard to try and re=open Stanhope Open Air Swimming Pool. And recently, they welcomed the Dale’s MP, Sam Rushworth, to see what has been happening