Louis Jackson, from Spennymoor, has won a prestigious scouts award. He has been given the Chief Scout’s Commendation for Meritorious...

Tuesday 19 th April saw the launch of a street exhibition and treasure hunt around Blackhall that connects the former mining village in...

Durham County Council Cabinet will discuss proposals for our headquarters and civic and office accommodation requirements at a meeting...

A young mum whose quick thinking and first-aid skills saved a man’s life, and an activist dedicated to improving his community, have been...

Bishop Auckland was once the childhood home of comedy great Stan Laurel, a pupil at King James School. A bronze statue of Arthur Stanley...

A story of love, tragedy and brass will take centre stage at Gala Durham later this year as the venue announces its next production....

On Easter Monday Durham’s history will come alive like never before as the city celebrates its World Heritage Site status on...

A Russian Jewellery designer has donated two of her works to be auctioned by Durham store 'Moon Jewellery' to help in the effort to...

The Environment Agency is urging anglers and river walkers to remain vigilant to suspicious activity after a County Durham man was fined...

A County Durham primary school is branching even further into outdoor learning with a new addition to its woodland. Bishop Ian Ramsey...

The Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games has today confirmed the inspirational people from communities across the North East who will take...

William Jackson from Spennymoor, County Durham, is strapping into the world’s fastest and Europe’s longest zipline with his cousin,...

New light is being shone on historic Durham Cathedral after the completion of a revamp project. A team, including officers from Durham...

Young people are being encouraged to make a splash with free swimming sessions at County Durham’s leisure centres as part of fun...

Kathleen Ashurst has worked at Croft House in Shotton Colliery, County Durham for 21 years, and at the age of 72 is one of four members...

Performers at this year’s Durham BRASS have spoken of their excitement ahead of its return after two years. The festival, which is set to...

Bill Bailey is back with a string of brand-new shows to add to his current live tour, En Route to Normal. The zinging musical comedy...

Ex Pro Footballer turned Fitness Coach, Simon Ramsden has unveiled the ultimate fitness charity challenge to support a courageous...

A North East performance poet and illustrator will work with local people to collect and help tell their stories as part of a year-long...

Charlotte Riley, the award-winning actor and founder of The WonderWorks nursery, is to be honoured by Durham University this week. Riley,...