Fun for a fiver: Ride behind the legendary Flying Scotsman for only £5 at...
Visitors to Locomotion in Shildon this summer can be in with a chance to ride behind the most famous steam locomotive in the world for as little as £5.
‘I really, really do love this town’: Shildon’s new mayor
Cllr Samantha Townsend, a lifelong resident with "a deep, personal stake in the town's future", has been elected Mayor for the next year.
Reform councillor resigns from party
Kate Rowland, who represents Shildon and Dene Valley ward, is not aligned to any political group after leaving the party this week.
85-Mile cycling challenge completed for Quinn’s Retreat
On Sunday 10 May, Eric Stapleton, Michael Fitzgerald and Michael Brown completed the 85-mile Etape Caledonia cycling challenge in Pitlochry, Scotland, finishing in 6 hours and 43 minutes.
Brass Bash locations confirmed for Durham Brass Festival
Bishop Auckland, Shildon and Spennymoor are among locations announced for Durham Brass Festival.
Big Laughs on Track as “Hilarity Bites” Comes to Shildon
Residents of Shildon could soon be soaking up some top notch stand-up as popular North East comedy club Hilarity Bites plans to pilot live comedy nights at the town’s historic Railway Institute on Redworth Road.
South West Durham News is expanding
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A ticket to County Durham’s key attractions
Three new bus services are launching across County Durham to help visitors and residents explore its key attractions.
Frank Timmiss – Former Shildon Town & Borough Councillor dies aged 88
Frank sadly passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday 5 May after a period battling prostate cancer.
More than a meal: Shildon Alive’s volunteers nourishing the community
For some residents, Shildon Alive's volunteers are not only providing a meals on wheels service, but are nourishing the community.