New Book Reveals Elgar’s Unknown North East Muse
A new book reveals the remarkable role of a Bishop Auckland businessman in the development of the career of composer, Sir Edward Elgar.
Vacancies on popular Tai Chi class
Spennymoor Settlement has announced that they have vacancies in their popular Tai Chi class for seniors. The continuous course helps with fitness and self...
Independent councillors update
County Councillor Liz Maddison has provided an update on activities.
Work is progressing well on Festival Walk with the pathway in front of the...
Cancer coffee morning in Chilton
Following on from the summer holidays, the Great Aycliffe Cancer Support Group’s next coffee morning at the Chilton Catholic Club, will be held on...
Annual COPS fundraiser is underway
And they’re off!
Not quite the weather we ordered but it takes more than rain to put off officers remembering heroic colleagues who died in...
Success for skaters at British Championships
Four skaters from Spectrum Roller Skating Club, based at Sunnydale Leisure Centre in Shildon, represented the North East at the British Championships held at...
County Durham cycle route gets £1.5million upgrade
A £1.5million upgrade of County Durham’s main cycling, wheeling and walking route has been completed, with a new glow in the dark section among...
Shildon Institute Singers perform for Ukraine
Locomotion welcomed Shildon Institute Singers last weekend for a performance of popular songs as part of the #HelpUkraineSong campaign.
Taking place on Eurovision final...
Parkrun celebrates centenary
Saturday 28 April saw Jubilee parkrun in Spennymoor celebrating its 100th parkrun with a great turnout of runners, walkers and volunteers, writes event directors,...
Ferryhill School students face their fears
On April 17, 47 students from Ferryhill School set off on a journey towards Ullswater in the Lake District where their skills would be...