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Almost eight decades after the American liberty ship SS Samtampa and her full crew were lost, Ross Martin – former helm of the Atlantic lifeboat and current Launch Authority at RNLI Porthcawl lifeboat station – will visit several towns and

Sadly, every day across England and Wales, an average of five people lose their lives and 68 more are seriously injured on our roads. Yet many of these lives could have been saved by doing one simple thing: wearing a

A new package of transport funding is set to improve roads, public transport hubs and travel access across the North East. A £53.6 million investment package is expected to be approved by North East mayor Kim McGuinness and the North

Sam Rushworth MP has slammed heating oil suppliers for profiteering from the crisis in the Middle East and assured affected residents that he is actively raising their concerns in Westminster, both in the House of Commons chamber and in private meetings with ministers.  The cost of heating oil has nearly doubled since the

Today (Thursday, 12th March 2026) the shortlisted nominees have been announced for the annual Museums + Heritage Awards sponsored by Altair Media Ltd. Beamish Museum’s Learning Team has been shortlisted for their innovative work placement project for SEND and alternative

A man has been charged with murder following the death of a man in Shildon. Officers were called shortly after 1pm on Tuesday (March 10) to reports that a man had been assaulted in Dent Street. The victim, 55-year-old Jeff

A COFFEE Morning held in Tow Law church hall raised money for a grand Flower Festival to be held over the second weekend in September. The group of ladies, led by Judith Stephens, worked hard to offer a variety of

The devastated family of a much-loved man who was killed in an incident in Shildon have paid tribute to him. Jeff Blair, 55, died following a suspected assault in Dent Street shortly after 1pm yesterday (Tuesday, March 10). He sustained

Ensuring a fairer and more flexible approach is at the heart of proposed changes to a local authority’s allotment tenancy agreement and policies. Durham County Council’s Cabinet will be asked to approve a series of changes that seek to balance

A new planning policy is being developed to help control the number of Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs) in County Durham. Durham County Council is increasing its coverage of Article 4 Directions for HMOs beyond Durham City and its surrounding

Plans to introduce enforcement measures to deal with empty shops in two County Durham towns could move a step closer next week. Durham County Council’s Cabinet will be asked to confirm the boundary areas for a pilot High Street Rental

Councillors will be asked to agree changes to a council scheme that brings together residents, councillors, businesses and partner organisations to improve community life across County Durham. From the start of April, changes to Durham County Council’s Local Networks will

A volunteer “army” is set to spring back into action along the Weardale Railway this spring, following the success of last year’s community litter pick, which saw more than 200 bags of waste collected along the scenic 18-mile line. This

By Lee Mahjen-Todd Always the fourth Sunday in lent, 3 weeks before Easter Sunday and very much linked to the christian calendar Mothering Sunday wasn’t always about appreciating our mums. Originating in the 16th century it was the church who

Peterlee firefighters are set to brave the elements and camp out overnight to raise funds for homeless veterans. Ten firefighters on Blue Watch at County Durham and Darlington Fire and Rescue Service (CDDFRS) are taking part in the Great Tommy