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Ramside Hall Hotel Backs Pro‑motiv8 Tournaments in Major 2026 Sponsorship Deal
A North East football organisation that hosts tournaments for thousands of young grassroots players has hit the back of the net — securing sponsorship from one of the region’s leading hotels. Pro-motiv8 Tournaments was founded by former Middlesbrough player Dean Gordon, who, after retiring from ...
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Doctor gets £85,000 payout after unfair dismissal by Durham and Darlington NHS Trust
A doctor has been awarded more than £85,000 after an employment tribunal ruled he was unfairly dismissed by County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust.
Applications Now Open for Traders at 2026 Seaham Food Festival
A much‑loved food festival offering fun for the whole family is set to return next summer, with trader applications now officially open. Organised by Durham County Council, Seaham Food Festival will once again take over the region’s coastline for a weekend filled with delicious food, family acti...
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County Durham school wins three major awards after 'incredible' exam results
The best performing primary and secondary schools in the North East have been revealed by The Sunday Times, including establishments in Durham, Darlington, Stockton, Newcastle and beyond.
County Durham hand car wash fined £80,000 for employing illegal workers
Coxhoe Hand Car Wash Ltd, County Durham, has been fined £80,000 after immigration officers discovered illegal workers on site.
Here's what the Met Office says about Darlington's weekend weather
The Met Office has issued the following weather forecast for Darlington and County Durham for the weekend.
County Durham medical recycling service scoops national award
Durham County Council, Medequip, and HW Martin Waste have won the Partnership Excellence Award at the 2025 National Recycling Awards for launching County Durham’s first medical equipment recycling service.
Counter terrorism police urge North East Christmas Market visitors to be vigilant amid 'substantial' threat
The warning comes as national figures revealed that 19 late-stage attack plots have been disrupted by the police and MI5 since 2020
Dispersal order slapped on village after reports of youths throwing mud and eggs
An anti-yob order has been slapped on an east Durham village after reports of youths throwing mud, stones and eggs at people, homes and cars.
Five men from Durham area jailed over arson attacks on same property
Five men from the Durham area were jailed today (Thursday December 4) following arson attacks on a property in Newcastle.
How Christmas Carols Can Boost Your Health and Your Spirits
Christmas is a time for fun, festivities and revisiting traditions. Whilst staying healthy may not always be at the forefront of people’s minds during this time, one Christmas activity has several surprising health and wellbeing benefits – carolling. Joanna Stanford, Lifestyle Manager at The Dur...
Compensation orders made for six victims of Durham postal fraudster
Compensation payments totalling almost £20,000 are to be made to six victims of a convicted fraudster from money confiscated from him upon arrest.
County Durham community groups team up for festive Christmas cabaret meal
Two County Durham community groups, We Made It From Scratch Productions and STARS Community Learning CIC, have teamed up to host a festive cabaret dinner in Wheatley Hill.
Images give sneak peak of new Durham garden neighbourhood
Images of what a potential garden neighbourhood in County Durham will look like have been released to give buyers a sneak peek of the future estate.
Boozy bus driver taking school children to swim lesson was twice over legal limit
A boozed-up coach driver who was more than twice the legal limit while taking school children to a swimming lesson in Durham has been sacked.
The Story in Durham Wins Prestigious National Planning Award
County Durham’s newest culture, heritage and registration venue has been nationally recognised for its impact on the community. The Story was named among the winners at the Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI) Awards for Planning Excellence, celebrating outstanding achievements within the planning...
The eight County Durham venues named on Harden's Best UK Restaurant Guide 2026
Eight County Durham restaurants have made the Harden's Best UK Restaurants 2026 guide.
'Jekyll and Hyde' Bishop Auckland businessman jailed for controlling behaviour
A successful tradesman and self-made businessman with a ‘Jekyll and Hyde’ personality, has been jailed for his controlling and bullying treatment of his long-term partner.
County Durham man 'prepared to admit' careless driving after cyclist injured
A man who previously denied seriously injuring a cyclist by dangerous driving at a junction on a country road is now prepared to admit his driving was “careless”.
Bus fails to stop after striking pedestrian with wing mirror in Durham
A person was struck by the wingmirror of a bus in Durham City centre which did not stop.