Man jailed for 17 years for killing baby and woman in A1(M) collision
A drunk driver who killed a baby and his auntie when he slammed into the back of their car at 141mph while on his phone has been jailed.
Where are all the Butterflies?
Wet weather and low temperatures causing havoc for butterflies during Big Butterfly Count.
Free cinematography workshop
FEM93, a community interest company making creative learning available to all, is hosting a free Cinematography workshop on Tuesday 10 September, from 6.30pm to 8.30pm at Trimdon Station Community Centre.
Water polo men at ManUP
Sedgefield Water Polo Club sent a young men’s team to compete at the ManUp Festival in Manchester’s Salford Quays.
Lithium extraction scheme set to be approved by County Council
Plans for the phased construction of a lithium extraction plant in County Durham are set to be approved this week, wrotes Local Democracy Reporter, Bill Edgar.
New Reform leader interview: Andrew Husband
The first Reform UK leader expected to be in charge of Durham County Council has admitted it would be “naive” to make drastic decisions and vast redundancies based on radical Nigel Farage comments.
Council tax discount scheme set for change
People on low incomes in County Durham could be set to pay more council tax under new measures.
Heritage on track: your local guide to S&DR 200 events
Let’s look at events taking place to celebrate in the local area.
Weardale railway project wins Northumbria in Bloom Gold Award
The Weardale Railway has celebrated the bicentenary of the Stockton & Darlington Railway in true community style – with a collaborative project that has brought together charities, students, volunteers, and local organisations, winning Gold at this year’s Northumbria in Bloom awards.
Plan ahead for a magical Lumiere experience
Lumiere is set to illuminate Durham City and Shildon from Thursday 13 November to Saturday 15 November, with tens of thousands of people expected to attend the spectacular three-day event.
