The Chilton 1st Scouts, Beaver and cubs became some of the first young historians to explore the town's newly uncovered past during a special visit to the "Our Heritage at the Pavilion" centre.

Shildon AFC’s hopes of a hat-trick of Durham Challenge Cup wins fell at the first hurdle in midweek as Bishop Auckland FC extracted full revenge for their early season league loss with a thumping 4-0 win at Heritage Park.

A new opportunity for young people has launched in Spennymoor with the opening of Roots Alternative Education CIC, founded by Jasmine Calford.