Road Closures And Travel Advice Announced For Durham Miners Gala 2026
Road closures, parking arrangements and public transport details have been confirmed ahead of the Durham Miners Gala, which takes place on Saturday 11 July 2026.The city centre will be closed to traffic from 4.00am on Gala day to allow preparations and parades to take place safely through Durham’s s…
Thousands of Peg Dolls to Go on Display for Stockton and...
More than 10,000 decorated peg dolls created to celebrate 200 years since the world’s first passenger railway journey began in County Durham are set...
Miss Durham Wins Top Influencer Award
Driving Change: From Darlington to the CrownMiss Durham 2026 is using her platform to champion awareness, individuality, and positive change, proudly representing County Durham as a local girl from Darlington.Her journey into pageantry has never been just about titles, crowns, or appearances. Instea…
New Law Marks “Historic Day” for Pet Owners Across England
RSPCA has described today (1 May) as an “historic day for pet ownership” as new legislation comes into force, giving more people across England...
£2.5m Refurbishment to Transform Stanley Bus Station in Major Upgrade
Refurbishment work will soon begin at Stanley Bus Station after the project secured £2.5 million in funding from the North East Combined Authority.
The improvements...
County Durham Duo Named Finalists in National Dream Bestie Design Competition
Two children receiving cancer treatment at the Royal Victoria Infirmary in Newcastle have been selected as national finalists in the Dream Bestie 2026 competition,...
Stanley Front Street Brightened with Community-Inspired Shop Shutter Art
A series of shop shutter artworks have been introduced on Stanley Front Street, celebrating the town’s strong sense of community pride.
The colourful designs, now...
International Women’s Day event to help unemployed women with jobs and...
Wave, a national water retailer and major County Durham employer, is hosting a free event to help unemployed women find jobs and free training.
Up...
COVID-19 National Day of Reflection
The Government has announced a National Covid-19 Day of Reflection on 8th March this year, backed by the Department of Digital Media, Culture and...
Tracy Beaker’s Lasting Impact as Foster Care Shortage Reaches Urgent Levels
As the UK faces an increasing shortage of foster carers, especially for children with complex physical and mental health needs, new research highlights how...