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TWO decades after it closed as a place of worship, the magnificent Grade II* listed Methodist chapel at Westgate in Weardale is to be restored and run by Trades4Care (T4C) to create opportunities for young adults interested in pursuing careers

A COFFEE Morning held to raise funds for the forthcoming Flower Festival in Tow Law took place in The Barn at Blackhall Farm at Harperley Hall. It was a huge success with scores of people – many from Tow Law

Caleb Watson, youth representative from Stockton-on-Tees and Nancy Best, youth councillor for County Durham. Youngsters from across the North East and Cumbria have united in their first ever political summit. Youth councillors and Members of Youth Parliament (MYPs) from ten

An event celebrating the history of County Durham’s largest civic building will take place next week, ahead of the building’s closure this summer. For more than 60 years, County Hall in Aykley Heads has served as the headquarters of Durham

Stewart Dickson, Managing Director of Weardale Lithium, (2nd from right) marking the innovative partnership with Paul Bradley, Chief Financial Officer, Sharon Bennett, Assistant Principal (Advanced Manufacturing and Partnerships) and Alison Maynard, Deputy Principal of New College Durham Building on its

17-YEAR-old Lewis, Langstaff-Wood, a farmer’s son from Witton-le-Wear is edging nearer to his career ambition of becoming a famous Royal Photographer. At the weekend, he and his mother, Laura, travelled to London for two full days of working both in

Award-winning independent filmmaker Dean Midas took his production to the banks of the River Wear today, filming a pivotal scene for his highly anticipated upcoming horror film, The Stitcher, at the iconic Durham Regatta. ​Known for his immersive and community

Shortlisted students from left: Hudson, Flyn, Bez, Leon, Elliott, Jack, Codey and AJ. Two teams of Year 12 Media students at King James I Academy have been shortlisted to receive an award at The Key Awards 2026. The teams, calling

A man has been fined after being caught taking children to and from school in an unlicensed and uninsured vehicle. Keith Lambton, 53 of Henley Avenue, Pelton Fell in Chester-le-Street, was using the unlicenced vehicle to carry out Durham County

Demand for water in our supply area is rising, but the amount of water available remains the same. We’re working hard to reduce water demand and secure supply now, and in the future, which is why we’re inviting businesses in

County Durham and Darlington Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) Joy Allen has issued an urgent call for the Government to reclassify ketamine as a Class A drug, warning that failure to act risks deepening a growing public health and crime

Stanhope Silver Band performing on the Saturday evening. Photo: Sue Powley-Whittingham. Organised jointly by County Councillor Anita Savory MBE and the Weardale Railway in the form of Manager, Claire Gibbons, there was something for everyone and all ages over the

Beamish, The Living Museum of the North’s Chief Executive Rhiannon Hiles has been appointed a Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) in the King’s Birthday Honours. Rhiannon was awarded the honour for services to museums and to

The Chief Executive of Holdham Group has spoken out against a growing number of incidents involving abuse, intimidation and violence directed towards staff at Bishop Auckland Railway Station. Luke Allan Holmes, CEO of Holdham Group – the parent company of

PCC Joy Allen explains, in her own words, how volunteers contribute across the whole spectrum of community safety and thanks them for the difference they make, today and every day. As Volunteers’ Week is celebrated across the country, it offers

Malcolm Barwick from Billy Row A FORMER Submariner from Billy Row is preparing to brave the shave to raise money for a cancer charity. Malcolm Barwick served in the Royal Navy, on submarines for ten years before returning home to

A long-serving councillor who has spent two decades in local politics has taken on a new civic role. Cllr Amanda Hopgood, who became the first woman to lead Durham County Council, now begins her term as Mayor of Durham for