October 5, 2026
Rat infestation in Startforth
Startforth is suffering from a rat infestation and residents claim county officers are indifferent to their complaints.
Museum thief must pay back £23,000
A thieving former finance manager must pay back almost £23,000 to The Bowes Museum. Tracey Sell, of Porter Gardens, Bishop Auckland, admitted stealing a total of £21,096.82 from the museum…
Lower Teesdale councillor leaves Reform
A County Durham councillor has resigned from Reform UK to become an Independent.
