Metro new station announcement
Details of where three new Tyne and Wear Metro stations could be built are set to be revealed next month.
PCC provides cash boost for family activities week
Thousands of visitors turned out for the annual family activities week, which this year celebrated 20 years of bringing families together and supporting local communities.
Council park funding criticised
Two Sedgefield councillors have criticised a decision to allocate £234,000 of housing developer contributions to improvements at Hardwick Park.
Dame Susan Snowdon appointed President of Point North
Point North, the community foundation for County Durham and Tees Valley, has appointed Dame Susan Snowdon DCVO, CStJ, JP, DL as its new President, recognising her long-standing contribution to public life, community leadership and civic service across County Durham and the wider North East.
Northumberland walks
Thirty eight Aycliffe Fell Walking Club members took to the Northumberland Coast path for walks between Bamburgh and Alnmouth.
Victims deserve more than justice, they deserve a first class victims service
PCC Joy Allen explains, in her own words why supporting victims is as important as catching criminals and how the new Victim Care and Mentor Service will make it easier for victims to access practical, compassionate help when they need it most.
Reservoir water warning
Climate change could leave reservoirs at lower levels during the summer and increase drought risks across County Durham, a council report has warned.
Praise for County Durham students on results day
Seventeen and 18-year-olds across County Durham were celebrating yesterday, having received their exam results.
Bridge work to begin
Work to replace a historic city centre bridge is set to begin later this year.
Metro bridge collapse risk
A rail bridge close to the Tyne Tunnel could be at “serious risk of collapse” without new safety measures.














