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Charlotte Fleming, Funeral Director from Cowshill, oversees the burial of Baby Auckland THE remains of a baby found during renovations in a building in Fore Bondgate have been laid to rest in a poignant ceremony in Bishop Auckland. The baby,

THE annual auction held in Rookhope Village Hall in aid of Rookhope in Bloom was a roaring success. Organised by the hardy group of volunteers who keep Rookhope outstandingly beautiful with floral decorations, the auction had over 160 lots, all

A mother of three daughters who was born, bred and educated in Weardale has described her journey into becoming an author to her followers. Ruth Sabrosa, nee Atkinson, left Weardale in 1999 to accomplish her dream career of working in

Californian Poppy IT’S SHOW TIME IN THE GARDEN May is the month when everything gets busy in the garden. The RHS Chelsea Flower Show (19-23 May) gets the flower show season off to a start and can be a great

THE Weardale Museum is currently closed while work continues to completely refurbish the adjoining High House Chapel but the work of the trusty band of volunteers continues around the north of the country – both east and west. This weekend,

THE tranquil scents of Fae Botanicals are being replaced by the scent of phantom cigar smoke and the sound of mysterious tinkling bells, catching the attention of acclaimed horror director Dean Midas. The Crook-based shop is set to become the

CLA-backed survey highlights damaging impacts of tax changes on UK woodland sector Inheritance tax changes will force landowners to plant fewer trees, undermining the government’s woodland creation ambitions, according to a new survey. More than 200 woodland owners, estate managers

One of the region’s liveliest music festivals is bringing the party to the streets once again this summer and everyone is invited. Streets of Brass will return to Durham City on Saturday 18 and Sunday 19 July as part of

A County Durham based rail entrepreneur has hinted at a major new multi-million pound contract, with a formal announcement expected within the next fortnight. Luke Allan Holmes, CEO of Holdham Group, from Wolsingham in Weardale, revealed in a LinkedIn post

A beautifully refurbished family-friendly restaurant with a new beer garden and soft play has marked a successful first month at Heather View holiday park, offering one of the most picturesque dining and leisure settings in the region with breathtaking views

Darlington Farmers Auction Mart held their weekly sale of prime stock on Thursday 23rd April 2026. Forward were 221 cattle and 1009 sheep. 49 Prime Bulls sold to 419ppk or £340459 Prime Steers sold to 430ppk or £3057113 Prime Heifers

As the community energy project continues to grow at Weardale Renewables, the organisation is now looking to strengthen the board and volunteer team. In particular, it is seeking people interested in the following roles: No prior experience in energy is

Inappropriate moorland turbines displace birds and harm breeding success. True coexistence requires careful siting and strict mitigation to protect upland biodiversity. Wind power is an important part of the global push towards low carbon energy, and the UK uplands are

Firefighters are warning that cold water can kill as they urge the public to float to live. County Durham and Darlington Fire and Rescue Service (CDDFRS) has issued life-saving water safety advice as many people look to spend time near

Detectives investigating a sexual assault on board a train from Billingham to Hartlepool have released this image in connection. At around 9.45pm on Friday 3 April, a woman on the train bumped into a man who had boarded at Middlesborough.

A FIRE on a Hamsterley farm last night (April 20th) was attended by seven fire engines. The report of a fire in a garage at Middle Shipley Farm, Hamsterley, came at 8:17pm and the Fire Brigade reacted quickly. The fastest