Postie delivers smiles across the town
Receiving the daily post has become a highlight for residents in Bishop Auckland, thanks to a fun-loving postie who dresses as a new character...
Deafblind UK expands support provision for people with sensory loss, including veterans
National charity, Deafblind UK has temporarily extended its helpline opening hours to support people who have sight loss, hearing loss or both, through the...
Kind-hearted Tia sets out her stall for key workers
Nothing was going to stop kind-hearted seven-year-old, Tia Mousavifar of Bishop Auckland as she stepped up to help raise funds for key workers during...
Advice on guarding against coronavirus scams
The region’s biggest council is issuing an extra word of warning about scams prompted by the coronavirus outbreak that may be targeting vulnerable people.
Durham...
Spennymoor Town Council makes new foodbank donation
On receiving a telephone call recently from the Foodbank based at St Paul’s in Spennymoor, the Town Council enquired as to how the food...
Competition time for Ferryhill youngsters
Ferryhill Town Council is again offering local school children the opportunity to enter a free Drawing Competition.
"Now that Easter is over," said a...
Food Bank and care package deliveries available in Chilton
Chilton food bank is reminding residents of its opening days and times to make sure that anyone in need, or anyone who wishes to...
Learning Curve donate iPads and PPE to hospitals trust
Spennymoor-based national training provider, Learning Curve Group (LCG) has donated 29 digital tablets and valuable PPE to South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust to...
Ferryhill drawing and egg competition winners
Ferryhill Town Council has announced the winners of its Guess the Number of Eggs in the Jar, and Park Drawing competitions.
Congratulations went to Summer,...
NHS Trust launches ‘stay in touch’ scheme for patients and loved ones
Like many NHS Trusts nationally, County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust has introduced temporary visiting restrictions to help protect patients, visitors and staff...