1+ mon, 4+ day ago   (264+ words) A Cockfield pub’s licence has been suspended after a man suffered life-changing injuries in what police described as a “sustained, violent and entirely unprovoked” assault. Durham County Council’s licensing sub-committee met last week to consider the premises licence for the…...

3+ mon, 1+ week ago   (493+ words) One of the most challenging endurance runs on the calendar is heading back to the dale this month. The Summer 2026 edition of the Spine Race, which covers the entire Pennine Way from Edale to Kirk Yetholm, will be passing through…...

3+ mon, 4+ week ago   (600+ words) This is a tale of nothingness but that’s a good thing. For this week nothing has happened, at least nothing untoward, and the hundreds of miles covered have been done so in such a fuss-free manner that they barely registered…...

4+ mon, 1+ week ago   (394+ words) A duo from Butterknowle have been appointed as ambassadors for The Magic Circle. Danny Hunt and Stephanie Clarke, known professionally as Amethyst, were awarded one of the highest honours in the world of magic by The Magic Circle president Marvin…...

5+ mon, 2+ week ago   (671+ words) It’s time to man up, to move with the times, to get down with the kids. My suspicions of all things touchy-screeny are well-documented but this Chinese SUV leaves me with no choice because even the wing mirrors are on…...

5+ mon, 2+ week ago   (392+ words) People in the upper Gaunless Valley are to be asked for their views on the future of a derelict chapel. The building in the heart of the Woodland cemetery is the responsibility of the village’s parish council, but it doesn’t…...

5+ mon, 2+ week ago   (342+ words) New planning powers to control the rise of shared housing throughout County Durham are being developed. Durham County Council is increasing its coverage of Article 4 Directions for Homes in Multiple Occupation (HMOs) beyond Durham City and its surrounding areas to…...

8+ mon, 1+ week ago   (241+ words) A 68-year-old Raby Castle volunteer is one of 10 finalists vying for VisitEngland’s Tourism Superstar title. Jimmy Nicol was named VisitCounty Durham’s Tourism Superstar earlier this year. VisitEngland praised Jimmy for his enthusiasm, dedication and warmth. The nomination description added: “As…...

8+ mon, 2+ week ago   (609+ words) Mazda gives the distinct impression that the future isn’t necessarily all-electric and who can blame them? I’m torn. EVs are great to drive, no doubt about that, but they are a pain to charge and expensive if you don’t have…...