Following the judging of gardens and allotments in this year’s Ferryhill in Bloom Competition, Annual Art, Photography and Poetry Exhibition, Civic Awards and to acknowledge the hard work of Ferryhill’s retiring councillors, a Presentation Evening was held at the Masonic Hall in Ferryhill.

Shildon AFC has announced that influencial winger, Joe Posthill has now committed to the club up until the end of season 28/29, subject to FA approval.

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