Margie’s Milestone
The Town Mayor was delighted to attend Lothian House on 3 May where he had the pleasure of presenting Margie Ryan with flowers and a card to celebrate her 90th Birthday.
Deaf Awareness Week – 25% of deaf people ignored in public
Research from RNID revealed the negative attitudes and behaviours that deaf people and people with hearing loss experience on a regular basis.
New North East mayor’s bus pledge
Kim McGuinness has started work as the new mayor of the North East – and has immediately set plans in motion to take the region’s buses back under public control, reports Daniel Holland, Local Democracy Reporter.
Celebrating 15 years of Livin
This year marks the 15th anniversary of local housing association, Livin based in Spennymoor.
Tales from the Trowel – Hidden Histories
This month at ANNE, Jackie and Sarah consider how our own history and ancestry intertwines with our landscape.
Tales from the Rails – Heighington
The latest podcast is all about the S&DR’s station at Heighington on Aycliffe Lane, located half way between Shildon and Darlington.
US Navy Veteran visits Spennymoor Veterans Breakfast Club
At the latest Spennymoor Veterans Breakfast Club meeting, they were joined by US Navy veteran Peter Yarborough.
Whitworth Park Academy pupils enhance Auckland Walk
Whitworth Park Academy pupils join Councillor Pete Molloy’s project, planting apple trees on Auckland Walk.
Peter Gibson MP advocates for off-road vehicle registration
House of Commons debates off-road vehicle registration. Peter Gibson MP, representing Darlington, highlights local challenges and supports the proposed legislation.
A display of 72 wedding gowns at Ushaw Historic House, Chapels & Gardens
A Century of Wedding Gowns, a display of 72 wedding dresses, is on display throughout Ushaw Chapel complex.
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James gains 2nd degree black belt promotion
James Gent, Assistant Instructor at Blade Taekwondo, recently underwent his Dan grade promotion test to gain his 2nd Dan black belt.
