Letters to the Editor

Dear Editor,  As we mark Volunteers’ Week (1–7 June 2026), I wanted to take this opportunity to celebrate the outstanding volunteers whose dedication and commitment are...

Dear Editor, Here at The Royal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB), we’re gearing up for our biggest volunteering opportunities of the year so far. This...

Dear Editor,  An estimated 5,900 people live with multiple sclerosis (MS) in the North East.  The condition can be debilitating, exhausting and unpredictable, and people face overwhelming extra...

Dear Editor,   This May,  I’m asking people to take on British Heart Foundation’s Dechox Challenge and give up chocolate for a month. Whether you're a casual choc‑lover or...

Dear Editor, Following a successful season, Ferryhill Athletic Football Club have secured their promotion to the Wearside Premier League. The club, which was initially founded in...

Dear Editor,   As a deaf person in the UK, I know there’s still a long way to go until we can say we’re a truly equal society. Common everyday activities like...

Dear Editor, Can a representative from the Shildon Town Council or the Town Clerk, please explain why the precept for Shildon has risen to 8.8%...

Dear Editor, I visited the Miners Museum for my first time last week - I was overwhelmed by the welcome from Kevin and Micheal (both...

Dear Editor, The demise of Toft Hill bypass prompted me to seek news of Bishop Gateway. The Stronger Town Board minutes, (available on the Durham County...

Dear Editor,  As we mark Tinnitus Week (2 – 8 February), we know that for many people with tinnitus, it’s not just a hum in the background, but something that...