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An oar-some civic honour celebrates contribution to rowing
A 45-year contribution to rowing and promoting access to the sport for young people across County Durham has been recognised. The Chairman’s Medal, which is the highest civic honour awarded in County Durham, has been given to Michael Laing,
Alternative shop in Crook attracting interest
Dawn outside her shop in Hope Street, Crook A SHOP in Hope Street, Crook, that provides an alternative shopping experience is attracting a lot of interest from people seeking a different and calmer way of living. Opened by Dawn Copping
Another forty new houses proposed for Wolsingham on the school site
PLANS have been submitted for 40 new houses to be built on the site of the former Upper School, Leazes Lane, Wolsingham. The site is a parcel of land to the north west of Wolsingham town centre, approximately 140m north
New Supermarket opens in Howden-le-Wear
A NEW supermarket has opened in Howden-le-Wear after the enlargement and refurbishment of the Post Office and village store. Officially opened by Benny Baines, Landlord of The Brown Horse at High Stoop, the new shop has everything anyone could possibly
PCC and partners unveil refreshed ASB campaign urging rural communities: ‘Don’t Suffer in Silence’
Picture Shows (L-R): PC Robert Booth, Andrea Patterson (ASB Victims Champion), PC Bethany Ridley and Steven Bell (Community Safety Coordinator) A high-profile campaign is being relaunched to empower rural communities to stand up to anti-social behaviour (ASB) and get the
Children to get rewards for reading in summer challenge
Children across County Durham are being challenged to read as many library books as they can this summer. Durham County Council has launched a Summer Reading Challenge across all 39 of its libraries. Held in partnership with The Reading Agency,
Restaurant ordered to pay more than £8,000 in food allergens case
A restaurant that twice sold cappuccinos as dairy-free even though they contained milk, which could have triggered a serious allergic reaction, has been ordered to pay more than £8,000. Isla on North Road in Durham sold the coffees to Durham
World’s only handcrafted ‘deer’ cello to make debut at Auckland Palace
Auckland Palace will host the world premiere of the world’s only handcrafted “deer” cello this summer, as internationally renowned and award-winning luthier Paris Andrew unveils her extraordinary new creation during a special event celebrating the completion of Auckland Palace’s Cart
Council recognised on national stage with award
A council has been recognised on the national stage for the work it has been doing to develop procurement as a tool for growth. Durham County Council is celebrating after winning the Excellence in Social Value Award at the prestigious
PCC and partners sign ASB Help Pledge in support of ASB victims
(L-R): Mark Warcup (Operations Manager, OPCC), Superintendent Dean Haythornthwaite, PCC Joy Allen, Angela Denison, Chris Knox, Nicola Gill (Community Protection Area Manager, Durham County Council) Police and Crime Commissioner Joy Allen has signed the ASB Help Pledge on behalf of
Musical celebration of achievement
Some of County Durham’s finest young musicians have taken to the stage at Gala Durham for a note-worthy evening. Durham County Council’s Music Service hosted its Leavers’ Gala Concert at the local authority venue, celebrating the musical skills of those
Wolsingham students roll the dice withsparkling performance of Guys and Dolls
TALENTED students at a County Durham school have staged a show that’s a sure-fire bet to have been a big hit with their local community. Around 30 young performers from Wolsingham School delighted audiences with a run of the Broadway
The Road That Brought Us Here
By Rebecca Coates, Frosterley This year, myself, my husband, Neil and friend Susan Yule are setting out on a journey that means more to us than the miles alone might suggest. In just under three weeks time, we will be
A final visit to County Hall
ON Friday gone, I made a final visit to County Hall in Durham, the HQ of Durham County Council for over 60 years, before its demolition begins. I have many personal memories of the building over many years, not least
CLA comments on Defra’s newly published Farming Roadmap
The CLA (Country Land and Business Association) has commented on Defra’s long-term Farming Roadmap which provides farmers with clarity to invest, adapt and build a profitable, productive, sustainable and resilient future for English farming. Learn more about the Roadmap. CLA
Detective duo launch innovative forensic experience in Durham
A new entertainment venture in Durham is looking to crack the case on a fresh form of immersive leisure experience rooted in forensic investigation and problem-solving. Detective Rooms Durham has been founded by award-winning private investigator Jen Jarvie and former
Firefighters issue warning to youngsters setting deliberate fires
Firefighters are warning children that they are putting lives at risk by starting fires deliberately, as crews across County Durham and Darlington tackle more than 1,000 blazes in just six months. The warning from County Durham and Darlington Fire and
Journey times to popular shopping centre to be improved
County Durham residents will soon find it easier than ever to visit a popular shopping centre, thanks to significant funding that will bring a range of transport improvements. A total of £3.2 million has been allocated to Dalton Park Outlet