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A CELEBRATION has taken place to commemorate what would have been the 100th birthday of the youngest Second World War soldier to receive the Victoria Cross. Fusilier Dennis Donnini VC, from Easington Colliery, was just 19 years old when his

THE founder and chairperson of Howden-le-Wear History Society has stepped down after 30 years. Former primary school teacher at the village school, Mrs Joan Potts, founded the History Society in 1995 in the former Community Centre. She has, over the

Exploring how Stanhope’s shared spaces enrich our lives and wellbeing Weardale Wordfest and Weardale Together CIC are excited to be working in partnership on a new research project as part of the Rural County Durham Research Network, launched last month

ST Thomas church in Stanhope has been the focal point of the community for around 1000 years. The church is a tourist attraction for Christians and others from around the world, including, as it does, many features, some dating back

Left to right: Professor Mike Shipman, Deputy Vice-Chancellor and Provost, Durham University; Cllr Andrew Husband, Leader of Durham County Council; and Phil Mayall, managing director at Muse PLANS to develop an innovation district of national significance in Durham City have

Live music to raises awareness of bullying and mental health Students in Years 7 and 8 at King James I Academy have been treated to a live music performance and Q & A session with Sunderland-born singer songwriter, Tom A

NEW planning measures to help control the amount and location of Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs) will come into place after major support following a consultation. Durham County Council consulted on a countywide planning measure, called an Article 4 Direction,

A PLASTERER has been ordered to pay over £800 after waste connected to his business was found amongst a flytip. Durham County Council took legal action against Dale Hudson, of Dene Road in Ferryhill, after waste found in a flytip

A LADY from Stanhope who had her quad bike stolen from outside her house has issued a warning to others regarding the false security ring door bells can give. There have been several daring thefts around the Dale recently with

Andrea Dewart from Stanhope with a young customer. Her horseshoe hand-made goods were popular THE annual Christmas Market, organised by County and Parish Councillor Anita Savory, had a change of venue this year. Cllr Savory has, for many years, organised

Young people across County Durham are being reminded of key road safety lessons. Durham County Council’s road safety team has been working alongside partners at Durham Constabulary and County Durham and Darlington Fire and Rescue Service to deliver sessions about

Step back in time and enjoy the magic of Christmas past at Beamish, The Living Museum of the North from Saturday, 22nd November to Wednesday, 24th December. From twinkling decorations to delicious seasonal treats, nostalgic music and hands-on activities, the

DURHAM Police and Crime Commissioner Joy Allen said: “This is yet another ill-thought through proposal from a government that has consistently demonstrated its complete lack of understanding of policing and community safety. “Abolishing PCCs would remove the public’s only direct