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Tributes paid to ‘much-loved’ man who died in Shildon incident
The devastated family of a much-loved man who was killed in an incident in Shildon have paid tribute to him. Jeff Blair, 55, died following a suspected assault in Dent Street shortly after 1pm yesterday (Tuesday, March 10). He sustained
Visionary works of Roger Wagner to go on show at Auckland Palace
The Auckland Project has unveiled a major solo exhibition by acclaimed artist and poet Roger Wagner at Auckland Palace. Roger Wagner: The Seeds of Eternity will bring together more than 20 paintings spanning the artist’s career, alongside sketches, studies and poems,
Cabinet to discuss proposed changes to allotment rules
Ensuring a fairer and more flexible approach is at the heart of proposed changes to a local authority’s allotment tenancy agreement and policies. Durham County Council’s Cabinet will be asked to approve a series of changes that seek to balance
Consultation on policy to control number of HMOs
A new planning policy is being developed to help control the number of Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs) in County Durham. Durham County Council is increasing its coverage of Article 4 Directions for HMOs beyond Durham City and its surrounding
New measures to regenerate high streets move a step closer
Plans to introduce enforcement measures to deal with empty shops in two County Durham towns could move a step closer next week. Durham County Council’s Cabinet will be asked to confirm the boundary areas for a pilot High Street Rental
Local Network changes to bring community leadership
Councillors will be asked to agree changes to a council scheme that brings together residents, councillors, businesses and partner organisations to improve community life across County Durham. From the start of April, changes to Durham County Council’s Local Networks will
NEWS RELEASE: Volunteer army returns to clean up Weardale Railway – backed by local housebuilder.
A volunteer “army” is set to spring back into action along the Weardale Railway this spring, following the success of last year’s community litter pick, which saw more than 200 bags of waste collected along the scenic 18-mile line. This
Bridge Creative launches Street Food Fridays – a new monthly market for Bishop Auckland
Bridge Creative CIC has announced the launch of Street Food Fridays, a brand-new monthly street food market taking place on the last Friday of every month (March–October) in Bishop Auckland. The new event builds on the town’s much-loved “last Friday”
Crepe Expectations in the Dale
IF you enjoy the delights of Crepe Expectations, do not despair – they haven’t stopped trading but there Facebook page has had some difficulties of late. Catherine and John, who own the travelling business, are still working hard to bring
Cooking with Lee – Mothers Day
By Lee Mahjen-Todd Always the fourth Sunday in lent, 3 weeks before Easter Sunday and very much linked to the christian calendar Mothering Sunday wasn’t always about appreciating our mums. Originating in the 16th century it was the church who
Peterlee firefighters take part in sleep out to show support for homeless veterans
Peterlee firefighters are set to brave the elements and camp out overnight to raise funds for homeless veterans. Ten firefighters on Blue Watch at County Durham and Darlington Fire and Rescue Service (CDDFRS) are taking part in the Great Tommy
Victims’ Rights Are Law – Know Your Rights!
Police and Crime Commissioner Joy Allen feels too many people do not know what their rights are as a victim and do not experience them in practice. She understands that when victims feel ignored, uninformed or unsupported, justice itself is
Exhibition on women who move, lead and inspire
A gritty and unfiltered photography exhibition capturing women participating in sport and being active will open at Bishop Auckland Town Hall tomorrow. The exhibition, called ‘she thrives’ is part of Durham County Council’s wider she thrives campaign running throughout the
New funding boost for support service dedicated to helping victims of abuse from minority communities
Specialist support for victims of domestic abuse and sexual violence from minority backgrounds is set to expand thanks to £132k of additional funding secured by Police and Crime Commissioner Joy Allen. The County Durham and Darlington PCC already commissions domestic
Join County Durham’s Big Spring Clean
County Durham school children have helped to launch a major litter picking campaign. Students from King James I Academy grabbed their litter picks to help tidy their local area, marking the start of this year’s Big Spring Clean, led by
Dales Centre Café to close
THE café in the Durham Dales Centre, Stanhope, is to close down. Owned and managed by Durham County Council’s business arm – Business Durham, the centre opened in the late 1980s and has a range of unit shops as well
The Crook carpet fitter using his knowledge of people’s homes to help protect his community as an on-call firefighter
After 20 years as a carpet and vinyl fitter, there’s not many houses in Crook that Stuart Proud hasn’t worked in. But he had no idea just how useful that knowledge would be when he became an on-call firefighter with
Silver Band Coffee Morning
LAST weekend, Stanhope Silver Band held a Coffee Morning in St Thomas Church Hall in Stanhope to raise funds. It was hugely successful, raising the grand total of £1011.53p. A spokeswoman for the Band said, ” We would like to