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Kittens Rescued from Wheelie Bin in Darlington: RSPCA Appeals for Information
The RSPCA is asking the public to come forward with information about two kittens who were found in a cat carrier in a wheelie bin in Darlington. The young cats were discovered after a householder heard meowing coming from the bin to the rear of properties in Chelmsford Street and went to investig...
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Festive Surprise: Family from Durham Heads to Lapland After Mug Prize Win
A DURHAM family are already getting excited for the festive season – after winning a dream trip to Lapland at Newcastle Christmas Village. Samantha Pattinson took her two youngest sons – six-year-old Carlton and Kingston, seven, for a day out to Newcastle to enjoy the festivities. But she came a...
Holocaust Memorial Day: Learning Lessons from History in County Durham
The story of a great rescue effort to bring thousands of Jewish children to Britian during the Second World War will be told at a commemorative event. Durham County Council is marking Holocaust Memorial Day with a free event at The Empire Theatre in Consett, on Monday 27 January. The annual awar...
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Casualty taken to hospital after incident on line near Durham railway station
A person suffered injuries that are not thought to be life-threatening or life-changing in an incident on the railway line at Durham.
North East Broadcaster Peter Grant Remembered with Heartfelt Tributes
Tributes have been paid to a well-loved North East broadcaster, Peter Grant. Peter was well known across the airwaves on many stations across the North East and Yorkshire, from Magic, Hallam FM, Durham FM, Radio Aire, TFM and later BBC Radio Newcastle and Tees. He was also seen on television scree...
Mark Benevolent Fund Gift Transforms Access for County Durham School
Children at a County Durham school can now enjoy even more enriching activities in their community and beyond thanks to a new minibus. Villa Real School in Consett received a donation of £57,000 from the Mark Benevolent Fund for the vehicle, after the Mark Master Masons of Durham applied for the fu...
January meal offers around Newcastle to enjoy for the rest of the month
While NE1 Newcastle Restaurant Week ends on Sunday, there are plenty other dine-out discounts available at eateries, pubs and bars across the North East until the end of the month
New College Durham Recognised for Championing Employee Health and Wellbeing
New College Durham (NCD) proudly announces its successful attainment of the ‘Continuing Excellence,’ Better Health at Work Award, a testament to the college’s commitment to promoting health and wellbeing in the workplace. The Better Health at Work Award is a recognition of the efforts made by ...
County Durham police dog rushed to vets with life-threatening condition
A Durham Constabulary police dog was rushed to the vet with a life-threatening condition that saw him undergo emergency surgery costing more than £3,000.
Drink driver in County Durham claimed firearms found were to 'decorate home'
A Bellingham man’s “stupidity” in having a Christmas drink with a long-term friend could have led to him receiving a five-year prison sentence.
Plans for Durham City HMO extension approved despite outdoor space concerns
Plans to extend a Durham HMO have been approved by the council despite concerns about lack of outdoor space for residents.
Beauty and the Beast Wows Over 27,000 Visitors at County Durham Theatre
A County Durham theatre celebrated a bumper number of visitors as the last petal fell on its Christmas pantomime. Over 27,000 people went to Gala Durham to see its take on a tale as old as time, with its production of Beauty and the Beast. Featuring an all North East cast, the pantomime ran for [...
Dragons' Den success for Durham business Choppity - after founder dreamed of investment win
The Durham company braved the BBC show Dragons' Den in search of investment for it tech platform
Headteacher at County Durham school went to spa while 'working from home'
A Blackhall Primary School headteacher took herself off to the spa at Ramside Hall when she claimed to be working from home.
County Durham couple 'barged' into elderly man's home and took his possessions
A young couple “barged” into the home of an elderly man after he refused to buy any cleaning items they were supposedly trying to sell him at 12.15am.
'Hidden gem' Durham mansion with views of cathedral on the market for £1.75m
A 'hidden gem' mansion with views of Durham Cathedral has been put on the market for £1.75m.
Seven week roadworks supporting major gateway project to impact drivers and buses
Work on the second phase of the Durham City gateway has started, with some roads across the city expected to be closed for seven weeks.
New County Durham takeaway showcased by social media food blogger
Kyle v Food's visit to Rosie's Pizza in Leadgate, Consett, not only highlighted his signature eating challenge but also showcased the takeaway's offerings.
Health Secretary's pledge to widow whose husband died after ambulance neglect
Testimony of a grieving widow whose husband died after ambulance service failings and neglect will be in the Health Secretary’s mind as he tries to reform the NHS, he has told her.
5 'perfect' fish and chip shops in the North East named best in the UK
Five fish and chip shops in the North East have been named as some of the best in the UK at the English Chippy Awards 2024.