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My name is Sophie Robson, and I grew up here in Weardale — a place that will always feel like home. I’ve struggled with my mental health for most of my life, and after years of trying to get the

POLICE and Crime Commissioner Joy Allen is demanding stronger action to rebuild confidence in policing and the justice system following a damning new victims’ survey. The survey, conducted by Victims’ Commissioner for England and Wales, Baroness Newlove, is the largest

A powerful new online resource designed to challenge misinformation and promote understanding about migration has been launched today by the North East Migration Partnership, in collaboration with the offices of the Police and Crime Commissioners for Durham, Cleveland, and Northumbria.

A video was shared by the Yorkshire Dales Moorland Group to highlight one of the heart-breaking choices that our moor keepers do not like taking. The three clips show young heather plants that have been severely damaged by heather beetles

The CLA (Country Land and Business Association) has commented on the government’s announcement of a one-year extension to the Countryside Stewardship Mid Tier (CS MT) scheme, which was set to expire at the end of this year. Countryside Stewardship Mid

Bishop Auckland College and The Auckland Project (TAP) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to launch a strategic partnership that will strengthen skills development, create new employment opportunities, and enhance the town’s cultural and visitor economy. The collaboration will

COUNTY Durham residents are being reminded to check their voter registration information or risk losing their right to vote in future elections. As part of Durham County Council’s annual canvass, final reminder forms are being issued to all households which

A touch of magic is being added to road safety lessons across County Durham this week. Allan’s Road Safety Magic Show is touring ten primary schools across the county to teach pupils the importance of staying safe near roads. The

If your child suffered a burn, would you know what to do? That’s the question firefighters from County Durham and Darlington Fire and Rescue Service (CDDFRS) are asking parents ahead of National Burn Awareness Day (Wednesday, October 15). The annual

Police and Crime Commissioner Joy Allen has joined health leaders in hitting out against plans to relax licensing laws in the UK over fears they could increase alcohol abuse and violence. The County Durham and Darlington PCC said public services

A much-loved Christmas tradition will return to Bishop Auckland this December, as The Auckland Project hosts its annual carol service in St Peter’s Chapel. Taking place on Sunday 21 December at 3.00pm, the free service will be led by Revd

Autumn Workshops The first mouthwatering slice of WordFest Autumn workshops is now open for booking.  Four amazing writers to guide and inspire your writing: Steve Urwin, Avril Joy, Jane Burn and Rachael Dunlop.  Writing for Performance, Poetry, Flash Fiction, Words and

Darlington Farmers Auction Mart held their weekly sale of cast cattle, store and breeding stock and their fortnightly sale of fodder on Monday 13th October 2025. Forward were 379 cattle, 2181 sheep and 100 bales of fodder. 79 Cast Cows/OTM

A man whose vehicle was at the scene of a fly-tip could not remember driving it – but has been left nearly £1,400 worse off anyway. Jed Charlton, 31, from Murton, has been successfully prosecuted by Durham County Council for