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THREE ladies from the upper Dale who all work in the Lakes and Dales Co-op in St John’s Chapel are in serious training to take on a 26-miles trek in aid of the Alzheimers Society. Sarah Wearmouth from Wearhead along

The much missed former Methodist Minister in the Dale, Deacon Sue Peat, was delighted to meet a lady from Weardale at the Easter Sunday service she was leading at the weekend. Deacon Sue was at a ‘little’ Methodist chapel in

A man has been ordered to pay nearly £5,000 after selling alcohol to council enforcement officers at his restaurant without authorisation. Following an investigation by Durham County Council and Durham Constabulary, it was discovered that, while The Townhouse in Durham

Families across the North East are invited to enjoy a fun-filled Easter adventure as Weardale Railway hosts a weekend of seasonal celebrations packed with trains, treats and activities for all ages. Running across the Easter weekend – Good Friday (3 April), Easter

A County Durham firefighter has completed an epic 1,393-mile challenge to help a young boy bravely battling neuroblastoma. Station Manager Gary Tough from County Durham and Darlington Fire and Rescue Service (CDDFRS) has run, walked, and cycled the equivalent distance

A new planning application has been submitted that marks the next important stage in Bishop Auckland’s long-term transformation into one of the UK’s most distinctive cultural and heritage destinations. The Auckland Project’s submission, in collaboration with 11Arches, advances the town’s

Many people are confused by the information – or lack of it – surrounding the new rules regarding glass collections around the county. The Gazette asked Durham County Council for more information and was directed to a page that gives

Today Mr Mike Butterwick CBE assumes the appointment of His Majesty’s Lord Lieutenant for County Durham succeeding Dame Susan Snowdon DCVO who has held the appointment for the last 13 years.  Mike commented: “I feel deeply honoured and profoundly privileged

Bob Young OBE, Honorary President of Newcastle United, marked his 80th birthday year by taking the controls of a Sentinel locomotive at Weardale Railway in Stanhope, County Durham. The visit formed part of a driver experience day hosted by the

Durham County Council has successfully doubled investment provided to bus services across the county thanks to funding from the North East Mayor. Over the last year, the council has secured over £8m for the Bus Service Improvement Plan from the

f you got into difficulty in the water, would you know what to do? That’s the question firefighters are asking residents in County Durham and Darlington as they issue life-saving water safety advice. County Durham and Darlington Fire and Rescue

This week, in Coundon, Sam Rushworth MP held his 100th constituency surgery since being elected in July 2024.   Sam began hosting regular surgeries soon after he was elected to give residents an opportunity to meet face-to-face with him, as their Member of Parliament, and discuss issues with which they

A pioneering project supporting people’s health through classical art tuition has exceeded its fundraising target as part of the Big Give Arts for Impact campaign. The Auckland Project raised a total of £6,688 from 74 donations (increasing to £7,250 with

A FORMER Wolsingham School pupil appeared on BBC Breakfast news this morning (Sunday) talking about the history of telephone boxes. Professor Nigel Linge, originally from Willington, attended the school, starting in the early 1970s and proceeding to the 6th form

A rare trip ‘up Dale’ today in glorious sunshine proved that Spring has certainly sprung and the Gazette wasn’t the only one who ventured into the far west of the county to experience the annual magic of the season. Driving

FOLLOWING on from the despicable theft of a cherished Landrover from Wolsingham, a series of other burglaries have taken place in Tow Law. In the early hours of this morning (Friday) the premises of Dixon’s Cabinet Makers near Ironworks Road