1+ day, 16+ hour ago   (1612+ words) We’ve put together a list of events happening across the region to help you plan your next days and nights out over the autumn. From exhibitions and talks, gigs and shows to children’s events and stand-up comedy, we’ve got you…...

1+ day, 19+ hour ago   (317+ words) Durham County Council is to inspect a small bridge which is being used by diverted traffic after villagers warned it could become the scene of a serious accident. The authority said an inspector would visit the bridge to check for…...

2+ day, 19+ hour ago   (452+ words) From almost closing two years ago, plans are being put forward for a £200,000 upgrade for Eggleston Village Hall. An emergency meeting was called in 2024 when long serving chairman and treasurer Dave Smith died, leaving only three people on the committee....

3+ day, 19+ hour ago   (311+ words) A Cockfield pub is set to reopen with a new landlord and new safety conditions after a man was seriously injured in a glass attack there. The King’s Head had its licence suspended by Durham County Council on August 1 after…...

5+ day, 19+ hour ago   (452+ words) Marion and Tony Elstob will celebrate their diamond wedding anniversary next week surrounded by family and friends. The couple met when they were working in fields near High Lands in 1960 and have remained sweethearts ever since. What makes their 60th anniversary…...

6+ day, 19+ hour ago   (489+ words) A 10-hour pedalathon has raised more than £1,000 for the Diabetes UK charity. The event was the brainchild of 10-year-old Georgina Davis, from Copley, who was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes earlier this year. Her mother Kathryn is a practice administrator at…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago   (98+ words) Teesdale Mercury A community pottery group can now reach further into rural parts of the dale thanks to funding for a new kiln. Mud And More, based in Stainton Grove Industrial Park, was started by Suzanne Thomas and Vicky Hindle…...

2+ week, 18+ hour ago   (903+ words) Barnard Castle have won the Kerridge Cup for the third successive year following a fine victory over Richmondshire at Hartlepool Cricket Club. Barney skipper Karl Carver, who’s hoping to guide his side to the Premier Division title once again this…...

2+ week, 18+ hour ago   (306+ words) Controversy surrounded Barnard Castle’s 2-1 defeat at South Moor this week. The match was nicely poised at 1-1 following a tight first half which saw Aaron Reed head in a Zack Blythe corner to cancel out the home side’s opener on Tuesday…...

2+ week, 18+ hour ago   (242+ words) Teesdale Athletic Club runners were among those taking part in the Darlington 10k on Sunday, August 2. Marc Scott, running for Darlington Harriers, won the 10K in a blistering 29 minutes and 10 seconds. Teesdale Athletic Club was represented across the events, with Tommy Croom…...