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Lumiere is set to illuminate Durham City and Shildon from Thursday 13 November to Saturday 15 November, with tens of thousands of people expected to attend the spectacular three-day event. The event, commissioned by Durham County Council and produced by

Mr Midas is primarily known for his short horror films, but he is now launching a ‘human stories’ documentary YouTube series called ‘A Day in My Life’ and he is also looking for haunted venues for his paranormal show ‘Spirits

Sections of the world’s first railway to carry passengers and goods have been saved for future generations, through a council-led active travel project. Four stretches of the Stockton and Darlington Railway (S&DR), which this year celebrates two centuries since hosting

Authored by Jan Claridge, YoungsRPS Circulated on behalf of the Conference Organising Committee **The conference is a joint venture between Armstrong Watson, the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board, the Country Land and Business Association (CLA), Hexham and Northern Marts, HSBC,

A STUDENT accommodation operator has been fined more than £22,000 after serious fire safety breaches were found at student homes in Durham city. Elvet Residences Limited (formerly Three Tuns Developments Limited) was repeatedly warned by County Durham and Darlington Fire

Darlington Farmers Auction Mart held their weekly sale of prime stock on Thursday 6th November 2025. Forward were 243 cattle and 2274 sheep. 74 Prime Bulls sold to 450ppk or £348651 Prime Steers sold to 465ppk or £3220118 Prime Heifers

FOR more than a hundred years, the people of Weardale have whispered the same question: Who was the man buried in the peat on Killhope Moor? Since his discovery in 1921, “Killhope Man” has haunted local legend — a mysterious

North East charity Women in Need (WIN) is celebrating 25 years of service, providing a beacon of compassion and resilience for Central India’s most vulnerable, neglected and abused women and girls. To mark a quarter of a century, WIN has

Darlington Farmers Auction Mart held their weekly sale of cast cattle, store and breeding stock in conjunction with their closing sale of breeding sheep and also their fortnightly sale of rearing calves on Monday 3rd November 2025. Forward were 353

HIS Majesty the King has been pleased to appoint Michael Butterwick, CBE, DL, asHis Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of the County of Durham on the retirementof Dame Susan Snowdon, DCVO, on 1st April, 2026. Mike Butterwick (55) from Barnarad Castle, had a

A UNIQUE reproduction Spitfire will act as a striking symbol of the bravery and sacrifice of those who have served in conflicts past and present this Remembrance Sunday. Durham County Council has arranged for the only hand-built, full-size reproduction Spitfire

FIREFIGHTERS are warning residents to make sure they know where their fireworks have come from this Bonfire Night. Country Durham and Darlington Fire and Rescue Service (CDDFRS) has stressed that adults should only buy fireworks from licenced sellers and ensure

A TEENAGE girl from Stanhope is in the process of raising funds for the annual school trip to Nepal. Melody Davison, a pupil at Wolsingham School, is planning the trip that will take place in July next year and must

Darlington Farmers Auction Mart held their weekly sale of prime stock on Thursday 30th October 2025. Forward were 216 cattle and 1560 sheep. 79 Prime Bulls sold to 435ppk or £351441 Prime Steers sold to 459ppk or £334696 Prime Heifers

A man has sadly died following a house fire in Ferryhill. At 8.42pm on Tuesday (October 28), County Durham and Darlington Fire and Rescue Service (CDDFRS) control room was alerted to a fire within a property in the Davy Street.

AN upcoming free event is set to provide the perfect first step for those looking to start a career in the public sector. Attendees will be able to meet teams from Durham County Council at the Public Sector Careers Fair