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Shaun Emerson from Stanhope who founded and runs 123 Help4Famiy’s meets Jane Ruffer CEO of the Auckland Project. Photo Credit: Clayton Lucas. The Auckland Project has donated toys, clothing and food to support families across County Durham and Darlington ahead

A CHARITY based in Stanhope that helps families in need at Christmas needed helped itself this weekend. 123 Help 4 Family’s, founded and run by Shaun Emerson, works hard all year round to raise the money to help local families.

A Weardalian who is to be appointed to the House of Lords in the New Year has revealed what he has chosen as his title. Nick Forbes CBE, who is a former pupil of Wolsingham School, will become Lord Forbes

There’s still time to enjoy Christmas at Beamish, The Living Museum of the North! From magical Christmas Daytimes to Twelfth Night Celebrations and the annual Beamish Pantomime, visitors can enjoy a whole host of exciting events and activities this Christmas.Step

Volunteer with Beavers & Cubs on Thursday evenings!    ARE you looking for a fun, rewarding way to give back to your community? Do you enjoy working with children and want to help them grow in confidence, skills, and friendship? If

Stanhope firefighters welcome Santa Claus to the Dale Firefighters brought Christmas magic to families across County Durham and Darlington with their annual Santa on Tour fundraiser. Santa joined crews from County Durham and Darlington Fire and Rescue Service (CDDFRS) on

A council has partnered with Sport England to get people in County Durham moving by increasing accessibility to sport and physical activity. Durham County Council has received nearly £500,000 in funding from the sporting body to help increase physical activity

The CLA (Country Land and Business Association) President has commented on the draft National Planning Policy Framework published yesterday by the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government, for consultation. It represents the most significant re-drafting of planning rules in

A once-in-a-lifetime rail journey is set to put Weardale firmly on the national map, as plans are unveiled for a direct InterCity 125 High Speed Train service from Stanhope to Stratford-upon-Avon as part of the HST50 celebrations, marking 50 years

Residents in County Durham are being reminded that Customer Access Points and most other county council buildings will be closed over the Christmas and New Year holidays. Customer Access Points will close at 12.45pm on Wednesday 24 December, with normal

PUPILS at a rural school have maintained a long-standing tradition by serving senior citizens from their local community with a Christmas feast. Wolsingham School has been embedded in the local community for more than 400 years and the annual festive

SCHOOLCHILDREN have been praised for supporting their local foodbank – including one youngster who used her birthday money to boost the collection of donations. Wolsingham School pupils have again amassed a large Christmas collection of essential items for the Weardale

Small businesses across the UK will benefit from new Government funding and support to help them invest in sustainability, to cut their operating costs and boost their business. Small businesses across the UK will benefit from new Government funding and

Beamish, The Living Museum of the North is celebrating being awarded £49,000 from Art Fund, the national charity for museums and galleries, to improve access to its collections. The funding is part of a total of £1.3million awarded through the

Firefighters helped to put smiles on the faces of children in hospital this Christmas when they paid a surprise visit. Crews from County Durham and Darlington Fire and Rescue Service (CDDFRS) took the time to meet youngsters on the Treetops