Labour refuses to commit to Leamside
Labour refuses to commit to reopening the mothballed Leamside line, on the day the party unveiled a pledge to renationalise the railways, writes Local Democracy Reporter, Daniel Holland.
Little Treasures Equipment destroyed in fire
Little Treasures Autism Charity has been left devastated after a major fire at Bishop Self Storage destroyed much of their specialist sensory equipment worth an estimated £15,000.
Reform in landslide win
Reform UK, the party led by Nigel Farage, stormed to a landslide victory in the Durham County Council elections, held last Thursday.
Winter and spring at Green Horizons allotment
Green Horizons is a community allotment, garden and wildlife area being developed at Storehouse allotments.
Officers thanked for saving Ferryhill mam’s life
A Ferryhill mother who was moments from death has thanked officers who performed vital CPR on her.
On Monday, January 15, officers from Ferryhill were...
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas
Once again Chilton was transformed into a winter wonderland for the Christmas lights switch-on. There was Santa and Mrs Claus, ice queens, stilt walkers, roller-skating gift boxes, performances, an appearance from Bluey and of course snow!
Coffin Dodgers are Chilton’s Community Champions
Each year, Chilton Town Council give out an award for a Community Champion nominated by members of the public. This year 2023/24, the award was given to a group of men affectionately known as The Coffin Dodgers.
‘Monstrous’ paedophile jailed for nearly three decades
A child rapist who bragged about his offending online has been jailed for nearly 30 years.
Parkinsons fundraising evening at Ferryhill WMC
Ferryhill Workmen’s Club is hosting a fundraising and awareness evening with all proceeds being donated to Parkinsons Northeast.
Jesse walks 100 miles for autism charity
Jesse is 9 and was diagnosed as Autistic when he was 4. In October he is taking part in the “100 miles” for the National Autistic Society to help raise funds to support vital services for autistic people and their families.
