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Major Incident De-escalated in County Durham

The Wake of Storm Malik De-escalated in County Durham

A major incident declared in County Durham in the wake of Storm Malik has been de-escalated. When the storm hit on Saturday morning, gale force winds brought down trees and powerlines across the county, resulting...
Prestigious Award for Dedicated Sports Volunteer and Retired GP

Prestigious Award for Dedicated Sports Volunteer and Retired GP

Two County Durham men have received a prestigious award for their selfless contribution to their communities. Barry Cook and Dr Robert McManners were granted the Chairman’s Medal, the highest accolade that Durham County Council can...

Ramside Juniors Won the Trophy

RAMSIDE GOLF’s junior team have proved their prowess, after being named Durham County Champions.   The team of young players, aged between nine and 20, swept to victory in the mini league finals on Sunday (25...
Community Groups in Great Aycliffe and Middridge Regions Receive Nearly £150,000 in Funding

Community Groups in Great Aycliffe and Middridge Regions Receive Nearly £150,000 in Funding

After receiving funding of nearly £150,000, voluntary and community groups in the Great Aycliffe and Middridge regions are now better equipped to assist residents. The Great Aycliffe and Middridge Area Action Partnership (AAP) of Durham...
Preserving County Durham's Countryside: How Residents Can Make a Difference

Preserving County Durham’s Countryside: How Residents Can Make a Difference

The residents of County Durham are being urged to volunteer and contribute to the preservation of their local countryside. Durham County Council has dedicated £2.3 million to enhance parks and countryside locations throughout the county,...
Duke and Duchess of Gloucester Celebrate County Durham's Cultural Heritage Preservation

Duke and Duchess of Gloucester Celebrate County Durham’s Cultural Heritage Preservation

This week, on September 13th, Their Royal Highnesses, the Duke and Duchess of Gloucester, paid a visit to County Durham to acknowledge the region's enduring dedication to preserving traditional skills training and heritage restoration. As...
Gift of Life: Bea's Christmas Miracle

Gift of Life: Bea’s Christmas Miracle

Two-year-old Beatrix has a brand-new heart: the best Christmas present her family could ask for. The toddler from Burnopfield, County Durham had a heart transplant in July after being kept alive by a mechanical (Berlin)...
A Second Chance at Happiness: Babe the Bulldog's Remarkable Recovery

A Second Chance at Happiness: Babe the Bulldog’s Remarkable Recovery

After enduring a harrowing ordeal where she suffered life-threatening injuries from a dog attack, Babe, a three-year-old English Bulldog, has undergone reconstructive ear surgery and months of rehabilitation. Now fully recovered, she's beginning her journey...
photo courtesy of Kathryn Yengel, from Flickr Creative Commons

Durham Event to Discuss Massive Brexit Impact on Countryside

An event at Durham’s Gala Theatre is set to discuss the enormous impact that Brexit will have on farmers and the countryside. The public debate, which will take place on Friday 12th May at 11.00...
Mrs Claus

Durham Gala Theatre Stars Lead Christmas Storytelling Sessions

Some of County Durham’s school and nursery children last week enjoyed a visit from some very special stars. Kids from St Michael’s RC Primary School in Esh and Busy Bears Children’s Day Nursery in Bearpark...

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