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LAST weekend, Stanhope Silver Band held a Coffee Morning in St Thomas Church Hall in Stanhope to raise funds. It was hugely successful, raising the grand total of £1011.53p. A spokeswoman for the Band said, ” We would like to

A child rapist who bragged about his offending online has been jailed for nearly 30 years. Ryan Bird believed he was talking to a fellow paedophile online when he told them he had raped two young children. Bird also sent

A YOUNG woman from Hamsterley has won accolades in Irish Dancing abroad Jasmine Raine, 26, attended Wolsingham School and studied A Levels at St John’s Catholic school in Bishop Auckland before proceeding to university in Newcastle. It was there that

From left, Jack Fahey, senior creative producer at TUCan Studio; Bryan Harris, senior conservation officer at Durham County Council; Niccy Hallifax, director of S&DR200; Reuben Kench, Chair of the Stockton and Darlington Railway Heritage Partnership; Sarah Price, head of Locomotion;

Photo: Karen Harland Photography When semi-professional footballer Kory Whitfield isn’t on the pitch for Tow Law Town he’s running towards danger in his role as an on-call firefighter. The 23-year-old midfielder spends his free time as an on-call firefighter based

The owner of an empty office block in Peterlee has been ordered to pay a £48,000 fine after nine people were found sleeping inside the building during a fire safety check. Tarlochan Singh, 48, from Cryfield Grange Road, Coventry, was

A woman has been ordered to pay almost £1,000 following a County Durham fly-tip. Durham County Council’s wardens found a large amount of household waste at the back of Brewer Street, Bishop Auckland, in March last year. Among furniture, bags

Hazel Robson and Sarah Townsend. Photo: Chris Booth The Auckland Project’s heritage holiday accommodation has been recognised at the highest level after achieving outstanding results in its latest VisitEngland quality assessment. A selection of properties within Auckland Palace Stays were awarded

Wave, a national water retailer and major County Durham employer, is hosting a free event to help unemployed women find jobs and free training. Up to 200 women can sign up to the Helping Women into Employment event at the

The Auckland Project has appointed Stephen Reed as its new Director of Marketing and Communications, strengthening the organisations senior leadership team as it continues to grow its cultural and heritage profile. Stephen has more than two decades of experience in

When local people talk to me about policing, they are clear about what matters most. They want to see more police officers and PCSOs on our streets, and firm action against the crimes that cause the greatest harm. That message

A lucky youngster in County Durham or Darlington has the chance to win a ‘golden ticket’ to become a firefighter for the day in a rare fire service competition. County Durham and Darlington Fire and Rescue Service (CDDFRS) is offering

Bishop Auckland Town Council is delighted to announce that it is pressing ahead with a formal bid for Town of Culture 2028, marking an important step in showcasing the town’s heritage, creativity, and vibrant community spirit. The bid will celebrate