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Could Your Dog Be a Lifesaver? Blood Donors Needed in Bradbury
Could your dog help save a life? Pet Blood Bank UK is calling on dog owners in Bradbury to come forward and register their pets as blood donors to support other dogs in need. Wear Referrals in Bradbury is one of the charity’s host venues, and they are looking for happy, healthy and confident dogs ...
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New College Durham to Drive Future Skills with National Recognition
New College Durham (NCD) has announced it has been selected as one of just four colleges nationwide to be recognised as an Advanced Manufacturing Technical Excellence College (TEC). These TECs will collaborate with employers, representative bodies, trade unions, strategic authorities and local gover...
Former TV Dragon Sara Davies teams up with sister to launch new business podcast
'Our Helen and I want to offer a safe space each week in the podcast and community where we can all learn by sharing our learnings, losses and wins'
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Everything You Need to Know for Bishop Auckland Food Festival 2026
Stalls are being set up and Bishop Auckland is looking its best as final preparations get underway for one of the region’s most popular events. The Bishop Auckland Food Festival is just days from returning, with Durham County Council making final arrangements ahead of welcoming visitors over the w...
Raby Castle to Bloom with Stunning Floral Installation This Summer
A major lifestyle destination in the North of England is set to unveil a new floral installation titled Castle in Bloom. Launching on Saturday 2 May for the Bank Holiday weekend and running until the end of August, the display will transform several areas of County Durham’s Raby Castle with stunni...
'Unnecessary biopsies' and cancelled weddings - but Durham NHS bosses say service 'is safe today' after breast cancer scandal
Bosses at the Durham and Darlington NHS Trust moved to reassure patients that breast cancer services there are now safe, as women speak out about long-running scandal
Woman poured boiling water over Willington pensioner telling police he 'deserved it'
A troubled young woman poured scolding water over her sleeping elderly neighbour who had shown her nothing but friendship and generosity, a court heard.
Meet the woman opening County Durham's newest pilates studio next month
ŌNDA Reformer Pilates studio is set to open in Durham city centre next month.
Road closures set for Darlington and County Durham and over the next two weeks
DRIVERS in Durham should brace for significant road closures as essential maintenance works are scheduled to commence soon.
Cool days, frosty nights in mixed weekend for Darlington and County Durham
Darlington and County Durham can expect a cool, mostly dry Friday, a showery, breezy Saturday, and a chilly but brighter Sunday with scattered showers and sunny spells
Paws on the case as The Detective Dog bounds into Gala Durham
The Detective Dog stage show will visit Gala Durham as part of its UK tour, offering an accessible theatre experience for Deaf and hard of hearing audiences.
Durham Retailer Woven Backs St Cuthbert’s Hospice with New Recycling Initiative
Durham-based independent retailer Woven has launched a new suit recycling scheme in support of St Cuthbert’s Hospice. For a limited time, customers can bring a pre-loved suit in resellable condition to Woven’s main store on Elvet Bridge and receive a £50 voucher towards a new purchase. As well ...
Popular County Durham Greek takeaway reopens in new premises tonight
A popular County Durham Greek takeaway is set to open the doors in its new premises tonight after securing a larger site in the heart of Coxhoe.
Once-in-a-generation North East shopping centre plans to 'transform' historic city centre
MP Mary Kelly Foy has announced her support of plans to transform the Prince Bishops Shopping Centre in Durham City, saying she 'wholeheartedly' welcomed the bid to breathe new life into the area
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Bishop Auckland pervert had shocking images of children as young as five being abused
A Bishop Auckland paedophile was caught with dozens of disgusting images showing children as young as five being abused.
Prisoner found dead in cell at HMP Durham as investigation launched
A prisoner was found dead in his cell at HMP Durham, an inquest into his death at Crook Coroner's Court has heard.
Handcrafted keepsake brand launches milestone franchise in South Durham
Popolo Ceramico has expanded into South Durham with the launch of its 30th franchise, marking continued growth for the Newcastle-based personalised ceramics business across a 64-territory UK network.
Aldi urges shoppers to donate pet food in County Durham this National Pet Month
Aldi stores across County Durham are encouraging shoppers to donate pet food this April for National Pet Month, with contributions supporting local charities via Neighbourly.
Giant Hedgehog Visit Brings Autism Acceptance Day to Life in County Durham
Children at a County Durham primary school had a memorable encounter with a gia...