Views sought on council tax plans for empty and second homes
A public consultation has begun on proposals to apply additional council tax premiums on long term empty and second homes in County Durham.
Durham...
New pilot scheme will deliver hot meals in colder months
AGE UK County Durham will be working with Shildon Town Council, Shildon Alive and Jubilee Fields Community Centre to deliver hot meals during the...
Busy Bees receive donation
Olwyn Anderson and Bernadette Rogers of Bishop Auckland Keep Fit Association recently presented a £225 donation at Bishop Auckland Town Hall, to Shildon’s Busy...
Knitters keeping Shildon warm
Shildon knitters have been donating beautiful new handmade knitted items to Shildon Town Council as part of its #ShildonCanKnit campaign.
A spokesperson said: “Huge thank...
Angela sheds half her body weight
In September 2022, after twice losing her nerve, Angela from Shildon walked into her local Slimming World group in Jubilee Fields Community Centre.
She suffered...
Bishop FM hits the digital airwaves
Local community radio station, Bishop FM, is celebrating the announcement that it has launched its service on DAB digital radio, helping expand its reach...
North East Mayor candidate visits Shildon
Jamie Driscoll, the North of Tyne Mayor, shares his comprehensive plan for the north-east region during a public meeting in Shildon.
Bishop Auckland Labour party host gala dinner in Shildon
Shildon Civic Hall was the venue chosen for the Bishop Auckland Labour Party Gala dinner just prior to the North East Mayoral and Police and Crime Commissioner election campaigns.
Middridge fete and family fun day
Middridge fete and family fun day is on 7 July, starting at 1.30pm, with lots of stalls and free attractions for children.
Birthday celebrations for Dorothy
Town Mayor, Cllr Shirley Quinn, was on hand last Sunday to deliver a bouquet of flowers and a birthday cake to lifelong Shildon resident Dorothy Howe, who celebrated reaching the grand age of 95.