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Robson Green brings BBC’s Made Of Here campaign to Alnwick Castle
One of the North East’s best known screen stars has voiced a unique BBC film projected onto the landmark Alnwick Castle. Robson Green provided the voiceover for the distinctive footage which was created to underline the BBC’s commitment to homegrown

Santa Express returns to Weardale Railway this Christmas
The magic of Christmas is set to return to Weardale Railway this winter, as the much-loved Santa Express welcomes families back for a festive experience running from 28 November to 24 December. Promising to be bigger and better than ever,

New College Durham approved to deliver Apprenticeship Units
(L-R) Natasha Francis, Director of Apprenticeships and Partnerships and Sharon Bennett, Assistant Principal, Partnerships and Skills, New College Durham New College Durham (NCD) has been approved by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) to deliver Apprenticeship Units, marking a

12 Local Network drop-in events taking place across the county over the coming weeks.
The Local Networks are building on the work of the Area Action Partnerships (AAPs) that you may have previously had some contact with. These drop-in events are being held to provide an opportunity for residents, partners, councillors and community group

Gardening Column by Sara Milne
THE SCENT OF SUMMER June is a lovely month to be in the garden – and although there are still plenty of jobs to do you can take time to sit back and smell the roses, as they will be

Council prepares for Appleby Horse Fair
Temporary Stop Over Areas (TSOAs) are being set up in County Durham ahead of this year’s Appleby Horse Fair. The fair is taking place from Thursday 4 to Wednesday 10 June, and Durham County Council is establishing TSOAs along roads

Fun Day on Wolsingham Farm a tremendous success
THE first Fun Day at Holywell Farm, Wolsingham was very popular with both Weardalians and visitors yesterday (May 24th). Organised by farmer, Steven Love and his partner, Arrianne Nelson it was held in a large field usually used for fattening

Jessica’s sheep support show
THE Manager of the Lakes and Dales Co-op in St John’s Chapel has been busy for weeks – making sheep. In her spare time, Jessica has been crocheting all breeds of the favourite farmyard animal to herald the annual Eastgate

Big Weekend at Stanhope
Get ready for a Big Weekend at the Weardale Railway in early June. Organised by the indefatigable County Councillor Anita Savory, the two-day event will be held in and around the Weardale Railway. There will be craft and food stalls

Residents invited to Local Network drop-ins
Residents in County Durham can find out more about their Local Network at a series of information events. Each of Durham County Council’s 12 Local Network’s will be hosting drop-in sessions for residents throughout June. Residents and partners can meet

Mental Health Matters – and So Does How We Respond
PCC Joy Allen explains, in her own words, why mental health must be seen not only as a health issue, but also as a community safety issue. She also highlights the day-to-day impact on police officers and staff, and why

Alzheimer’s Society special train comes to Weardale
A TRAIN full of people with dementia and their carers left Bishop Auckland Railway station and journeyed into Weardale on Tuesday. They enjoyed the scenic ride, pausing at Wolsingham where they were entertained by the Weardale Warblers, led by Sinead

PRESS RELEASE: Firefighters issue wildfire and water safety warning ahead of Bank Holiday weekend
Firefighters are urging the public not to have disposable BBQs in the open or take risks near the water during the hot weather this Bank Holiday weekend. With temperatures set to soar to over 26°C across the North East over

County Durham cultural venue appoints new artistic director
An experienced curator and producer has been appointed to lead a new cultural venue ahead of its opening this summer. Tony Guillan is the new artistic director of The Light, Durham County Council’s latest cultural venue and tourist attraction in

TCR hub seek new Charity Director
Help Shape the Next Chapter of TCR Teesdale Community Resources is delighted to announce the launch of recruitment for a new Charity Director! An exciting opportunity to lead a well-loved and ambitious community organisation into its next chapter. For many

CyberFirst accreditation for King James
King James I academy in Bishop Aucklan has achieved CyberFirst School status, which recognises commitment to excellence in delivering computing and cyber security education in school environments. This accreditation highlights the opportunities available to students to develop vital digital and

Church in the Wild – a personal reflection
By Richard D Walsh I’m sure you’ve all seen the film “Chariots of Fire.” There’s many iconic scenes, but one that always sticks in my mind is where the runner, Eric Liddell, having been berated by his sister (his training

PCC and criminal justice experts unveil ambitious vision for improved women’s justice
Police and Crime Commissioner Joy Allen today joined academics and legal experts in unveiling the findings of an unprecedented probe into the criminal justice system to understand what drives female prisoners to reoffend and how relapse can be better prevented.