August 4, 2026
Category : News
Councillors asked to resign over green space
Startforth’s parish councillors have been told to resign by a resident amid a row over a public green space.
Much-loved church step closer to reopening
A much-loved Teesdale church is a step closer to reopening as work begins on installing a temporary floor. St Mary’s, Middleton-in-Teesdale, has been closed since a flawed diagnosis of dry…
Driving home road safety message
A programme aimed at showing young people the consequences of dangerous driving is being delivered in schools across the area. The initiative, led by Durham Constabulary and supported by a…
New play area joy turns to dismay at vandalism
Celebration turned to dismay when a new community space was vandalised and items stolen within three days of its opening. Cockfield Parish Council transformed an overgrown disused bowling green into…
Newgate nightmare: Lorry protestors vow to fight on
Residents demanding traffic calming measures to reduce the impact of heavy goods vehicles won’t take no for an answer.
