Primary school admissions deadline nears
Parents in County Durham are being reminded they are running out of time to apply for primary school admissions places for their children.
The deadline...
Call for Shildon to receive railway heritage funding
Writing in this week’s Shildon & District Town Crier, local author and historian, Gerald Slack is leading calls for investment in Shildon’s railway heritage...
Get outdoors with Walk Durham this winter
Walk Durham is inviting people across the county to join them for a seasonal stroll this January as part of a free walking programme...
Local Area Action Partnership Meeting
Residents from Ferryhill, Chilton, Bishop Middleham and West Cornforth can find out how local issues are being tackled when the local 4 Together Area...
Tributes to pedestrian who died in Spennymoor collision
A PEDESTRIAN who tragically died following a collision with a car has been named as John Taylor from Spennymoor.
Mr Taylor, 38, was involved in...
Safety advice issued to festive revellers
Festive revellers are being urged not to walk home along rivers, and to look out for their mates.
The Safe Durham Partnership (SDP) is issuing...
Bradley remembered at Christmas switch on
Bradley Lowery’s cousins today (1st December) switched on the Christmas lights at County Hall, Durham, in memory of the six-year-old.
Jorja (8), Lasey (7), and...
Police urge public to take care when buying a dog
People are being urged to be on their guard when buying a dog.
Durham Constabulary, the RSPCA and Durham County Council have joined forces to...
Police clamp down on drink and drug driving
Police will clamp down on drink and drug driving this Christmas.
In the five years between 2012 and 2016, a total of 1,650 people have...
Digital Durham recognised for transforming broadband speeds
Digital Durham, a programme which aims to boost broadband speeds for businesses and residents across the region has won a prestigious accolade.
The project, which...
