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3 reasons why you shouldn’t delay making a will
None of us likes to think of a time when we’re no longer here, but when it comes to making a will the best thing to do is embrace the inevitable. There are several benefits to having this in place well in advance of old age, and with the help of will-writing solicitors, the process […] The post ...
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Award-Winning Filmmaker Dean Midas Brings Horror Icon Eve Valentine to the West End
Award winning County Durham filmmaker Dean Midas, has announced that he is to taking his horror character Eve Valentine from the small screen to theatres and even the West End. Dean is currently writing the script for the play with a working title of ‘Eve’. It will be ‘based’ in the fictio...
Knitting for Bunnies: Local Groups Help Bring The Velveteen Rabbit to Life
Ladies from two local knitting groups are in a race against time to knit sacks-full of the giant root vegetables ahead of a performance of The Velveteen Rabbit at Bishop Auckland Town Hall in January. Newcastle dance theatre company balletLORENT called on the ladies from the Knit & Natter group ...
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Festive Support: 2,000 Food Boxes to Bring Christmas Cheer to County Durham Families
Thousands of families in County Durham will be given some extra Christmas cheer through a food box scheme. Durham County Council has used £81,000 of its Household Support Fund (HSF) allocation to purchase 2,000 support boxes for families this Christmas. Working with Feeding Families, the boxes co...
Bravery and Creativity: DLI Museum’s Steel Artwork Bridges Past and Future
An industrial artwork at the heart of the DLI Museum and Art Gallery will serve as a unique time capsule celebrating the venue’s past and future. Durham County Council has commissioned local blacksmith artist Graeme Hopper to emboss an inscription onto a steel plate, which will form part of the ne...
Nando’s Durham Reopens with a Fresh Look and Exciting New Features
Nando’s in Durham has reopened, following a six-week refurbishment and is tantalizing taste buds once more. The restaurant reopens with everything (and more!) that Nando’s aficionados love about their PERi-PERi eatery. Together with a fresh new look, the restaurant has some new kit including but...
2,300 homeless in North East this Christmas as figures rise 53% in the last year
Homeless charity Shelter warns of a bleak winter for many, including 810 children, as homelessness rises by 53% in a year
Christmas Cheer Lights Up Great Stainton Thanks to Renewable Energy Grant
People living across a dispersed County Durham community will be coming together for Christmas with the help of funding from a local renewable energy developer. The village of Great Stainton near Darlington stretches right across the surrounding countryside and includes several outlying farms, but n...
Shop building on popular Durham street goes on the market for £800,000
The building of Moon, a shop on Durham City's Silver Street, has been put on the market for £800,000.
Dramatic images as car bursts into flames next to A1(M) in County Durham
The images, which were taken at around 2.45pm near the A688 in Bowburn, show the car engulfed in flames
IN THE DOCK: Five speeders caught on the A1, A66 and other County Durham roads
Five speeders caught on the A1, A66 and other County Durham roads appeared at Peterlee Magistrates' Court.
Addict concealed drugs on herself and in socks prior to entry to Durham women's jail
A desperate drug addict attended a court hearing “prepared” to be jailed, having concealed various substances on her person in advance.
A golden year of working with businesses for the North East Autism Society
A golden year
Three County Durham residents fined £1600 for ditching bin bags and furniture
Three residents have been fined after dumping waste outside properties and at beauty spots in County Durham.
Top five restaurants in County Durham according to TripAdvisor
It's always tricky deciding where to eat when you go for a meal out. Here are the best five restaurants in County Durham based on TripAdvisor reviews.
Indoor festive art trail sees Ushaw House full of Christmas - and community - spirit
10 images show scenes of Angel Wings and Winter Things inside Ushaw Historic House, in County Durham, whose indoor Christmas trail - a first - has been created by members of the local community including 900 school children
New home to be built in County Durham village as plans approved
Plans for a new home in Easington Colliery have been approved by Durham County Council.
Driver fined and banned after A1(M) speed camera catches them travelling 83mph
Hannah Louise Ketteringham, 25, appeared at Peterlee Magistrates’ Court on Thursday, November 28, where she was fined and disqualified from driving.
The 'hidden gem' restaurants worth a visit in County Durham
TripAdvisor: As the festive season draws near, there’s no better time to explore some of the County Durham's hidden gems.
Popular Durham pub hit with poor food hygiene rating
The Rose Tree Inn, Durham, has been hit with a poor two-star food hygiene rating