This week’s racing began in the city of Durham for the Annual races around this historic centre. This event covered two distances, 5k and 10k and we had representatives in both races. The was a slight change to the route this year which retained its hilly profile. The 5k was completed by Richard Holland in 20.48 and Steph Johnson in...

An historic footbridge over the River Tees has reopened following a short closure for repairs. The Wynch Bridge near Low Force waterfall in Teesdale has been repaired by engineers from Durham County Council and reopened this week. The suspension bridge is a popular attraction at Low Force, and allows walkers to access a stretch of the...

An international festival celebrating the rich diversity of brass music in the 21st century has been enjoyed by more than 37,000 people. Glorious sunshine, talented bands and an action-packed programme of concerts, street carnivals and ceilidhs were instrumental to the success of the 12th annual BRASS festival in County Durham. Scroll down...

A husband-and-wife team is celebrating a successful first year in business at a popular village pub. Chef Paul Bussey, who once worked for acclaimed TV chef Gordon Ramsay, left his role as head chef at Acklam Hall in Middlesbrough to take on the King’s Arms in Great Stainton, on the outskirts of Newton Aycliffe, in August 2017. And with...

When Chris Palmer scored 47 runs against Sedgefield last week he became Newton Aycliffe Cricket Club’s all-time leading run scorer, a record that had stood for 14 years. Chris’ innings took him to a total of 9,168 runs, surpassing the previous record of 9,159, and at 34-years-old he hopes to go on and set a record that will stand for many...

Woodham Academy students showcased their talents at their annual Summer Concert. The event, titled ‘A Night at the Movies’ featured performances influenced by music from films, ranging from cult classics to modern favourites. Students from all year groups took part in the concert, which featured the Dance Academy, Woodham Jazz Band,...

With less than three months to go until this year’s EMCON engineering and manufacturing expo, dozens of businesses have already booked to exhibit. Following the success of last year’s event, which was the last under the previous Durham Oktoberfest moniker before organisers embarked on a major identity rebrand, companies large and small have...

Residents in County Durham are being urged to join their council’s fight against fraud with the launch of a new campaign. Each year, it is estimated that hundreds of thousands of pounds are unlawfully claimed from Durham County Council through fraud. This includes council tax and tenancy fraud, as well as false claims for direct payments for...

Apprentices have been speaking about the valuable skills and experiences they have gained since joining a council’s workforce. Durham County Council offers apprenticeship opportunities across a range of areas, from civil engineering and business administration to accounting and catering. In September, 44 new apprentices will join the...

The search is on for individuals and organisations that champion sport and physical activity in County Durham. Nominations are now open for the Active Durham Sport and Physical Activity Awards. The annual honours recognise the talent and commitment of the individuals, coaches, volunteers, clubs and schools whose exceptional work helps people...