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Innovative Partnerships: Percy Hedley Foundation and Barratt Homes Launch Inclusive Show Home at Old Durham Gate
The Percy Hedley Foundation, which is a charity dedicated to improving the lives of people with disabilities, has partnered with Barratt Homes and Show Business Interiors to create the first inclusive Show Home, which has now come to life at the new Old Durham Gate development. This activity comes a...
How many people in Durham and Darlington identify as English
The number of people who identify as English in County Durham and Darlington has fallen in the last decade, a survey reveals.
County Durham driver was 'boxed in' by police cars on A19
A man has received a second prison sentence for dangerous driving following a police chase that took in a stretch of the A19 in County Durham.
Five County Durham drivers banned by DVLA and fined in court
All five drivers appeared at Peterlee Magistrates' Court last week and were banned from driving for varying lengths of time by the DVLA.
County Durham ranks second for most affordable homes in UK
County Durham has ranked number two on a list of most affordable areas in the country to buy your first home
Best and worst Durham, Tyneside, Yorkshire places to visit
The study, which is conducted by The Telegraph, has listed out the top 69 cities in the UK list.
Counterfeit cigarettes found in car on A1(M)County Durham
A driver stopped on the A1(M) in County Durham was found to be in possession of almost 30,000 cigarettes and six kilograms of hand-rolling tobacco, all considered counterfeit.
Paula Radcliffe in County Durham to promote Durham City Run
Athletics legend and Olympian Paula Radcliffe has been in the region to catch up with the team behind the Durham City Run.
County Durham firefighters saving lives in the water
The stark message comes from County Durham and Darlington Fire and Rescue Service (CDDFRS).
New Greggs shop opened in Dalton Park, County Durham
The big brand, which already has countless stalls in County Durham and the wider North East, opened its latest venture at Dalton Park, near Seaham.
Two arrested and man in hospital after stabbing in Sacriston
The incident happened in Fernwood Street in Sacriston at about 1.20pm on Sunday (April 21).
Former Durham University student becomes ESA astronaut
The UK’s Rosemary Coogan has gained her astronaut wings and is now clear for spaceflight as a new European Space Agency (ESA) astronaut.
Durham man completed 227-mile challenge for disaster victims
Mik Parkin, from Durham, completed his 227-mile journey to west London on Saturday (April 20).
Shildon attack victim died from heart issue days later
A Shildon man has received a suspended prison sentence for an attack on someone he regarded as, “a friend”, in a row over drugs and money.
Durham Easter Egg Run 2024 bikes hit with fines by Horizon Parking
Selfless bikers who delivered thousands of chocolate eggs to sick kids in Durham and Darlington on Easter Sunday have been slapped with fines.
Sacristion incident: Injured person air lifted to hospital
One person has been air lifted to hospital by GNAAS following an incident in Sacristion, County Durham this afternoon.
Stockton man claims he was not rider in Peterlee fatal accident crash
A man has denied being the rider of a motorcycle which crashed as it was pursued by police, causing the death of what the prosecution say was the pillion passenger.
5 of County Durham and Darlington’s most unique bars
Here are 5 of County Durham and Darlington's most unique bars
Join the Community of Nature Lovers at Durham Organic Gardeners
Durham Organic Gardeners Association are a group of people from all around Co. Durham with an interest in growing with as little artificial help as possible. Membership is from a wide range of gardeners from allotment holders to small front gardens or back yards with little more than pots to cultiva...
Bishop Auckland man tried to get to partner hiding in neighbour's home
A woman was struck in the face and dragged out of the back of a taxi by her irate drunken partner, before she sought refuge in a neighbour’s home, a court was told.