A director at Durham County Council has shared her personal experiences of caring for a family member to show support for carers across the region. The local authority is supporting Carer’s Week, from Monday, June 6 to Sunday, June 12, by raising awareness of the challenges faced by unpaid carers and the contribution they make to families and...

Decked with red, white and blue – the Pioneering Care Partnership’s royal occasion for Her Majesty’s Platinum Jubilee was nothing short of ‘jubilant’ to kick start community celebrations in County Durham. From homemade sweet treats, children’s activities and live entertainment, over 800 people from local communities were invited to...

Volunteers who help run community events and activities across County Durham are being thanked for their hard work and commitment as part of National Volunteer Week. Durham County Council is recognising thousands of volunteers and the essential contribution they make to its services, during a series of celebration events to mark the...

Lee Weldon's weekly round-up from the wicket... Bank Holiday Thursday 2nd June – NYSD Division 2 Middlesbrough 2nd XI v Newton Aycliffe 1st XI – weather was sunny and mild. Newton Aycliffe won the toss and chose to bat first. Newton Aycliffe 1st XI 193 all out after 48.5 overs Chris Palmer 52, Luke Telford 44 and Adam Gittins...

Excitement is building across County Durham ahead of the four-day Platinum Jubilee bank holiday weekend. The anniversary marks 70 years since Her Majesty The Queen ascended the throne. Durham County Council is supporting local community activities, such as beacon-lighting, while the authority has also given approval for roads to be closed to...

County Durham may not have been named UK City of Culture 2025, but after such a captivating campaign, the partners driving the bid remain committed to delivering a pioneering cultural programme with a lasting legacy. The Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) revealed Bradford had been selected as the winner of the prestigious...

By Donna Campbell Wow! That is the simple way of describing the involvement of our runners in the last week. The racing began on Wednesday evening with another race in the Darlington Trail Series, this week taking place at Baydale Beck. First home for ARC and second place overall was Paul Dalton in a time of 19.08. Next home was Clare...

Bradford has been crowned UK City of Culture 2025, taking on the prestigious title from Coventry UK City of Culture 2021. The winner was approved by Culture Secretary Nadine Dorries based on independent advice from a panel of experts led by TV writer-producer Sir Phil Redmond. The experts visited each of the four shortlisted places, which...

The boss of shower manufacturer Roman says he was thrilled to get local recognition after picking up one of the trophies at the 2022 Make Your Mark Awards, in association with Husqvarna. Roman won the Environment category, sponsored by Ebac, at the awards ceremony held at Redworth Hall Hotel. The firm achieved has carbon neutral...

Lee Weldon's weekly round-up from the wicket... Saturday 28th May – NYSD Division 2 Darlington 2nd XI v Newton Aycliffe 1st XI – weather was sunny and mild. Darlington won the toss and chose to bat first. Darlington 2nd XI 250 for 3 declared after 46 overs James Layfield-Carroll 2 for 56 and Sam Telford 1 for 18 Newton Aycliffe...