Shildon Town Council is applying for a Veolia Environmental Trust grant to support its aim of becoming net zero. The project would involve installing roof-mounted solar panels and battery storage on suitable areas of the Council Offices and Civic Hall.

After her recent gruelling grading which ended with ten full contact fights, we are proud to announce that Michelle Corner, who has trained at our club for many years, is now a Kyokushin black belt, writes Adam Walker from Chikara Dojo.

Teenage Spennymoor twins Keeley and Sophie Walker are living up to their surname after starting Canine Walkers, a local animal care business.