Tanfield Railway wins awards for volunteer Elise Campbell and a restored diesel engine. Tanfield Railway Celebrates Double Win at Heritage Railway Awards Tanfield Railway received recognition at an awards event hosted by the Heritage Railway Association (HRA) in 2025. This railway dates way back to 1725. Elise Campbell, a 23-year-old volunteer, won the Lord Faulkner…
Durham PCC invites questions for police meeting on March 4, addressing low public trust. Submit by Feb 26. Durham PCC Seeks Public Questions for Police Scrutiny Meeting The Police and Crime Commissioner wants your input. Joy Allen wants to discuss low public faith in the police. A recent survey showed a lack of trust. Over…
A look into the life and imprisonment of Ian Huntley following the tragic Soham murders in 2002 and his life sentence. Ian Huntley Today What Happened to the Soham Killer After 2002? Okay, so listen to this story. It happened on Sunday, August 4th. Jessica Chapman and Holly Wells were best friends. They were at…
Courtney Mulchrone found guilty of stabbing her ex-boyfriend with a carving knife following a toxic relationship. Courtney Mulchrone Guilty of Stabbing Ex-Boyfriend in Knife Attack Courtney Mulchrone, age 27, had her trial. She was not guilty of public knife possession. However, she will be sentenced on April 3. The victim’s family shouted “Yes!” at the…
A Durham firefighter ran every day in January, covering 135 miles to raise money for If U Care Share. Durham Fireman Completes January Run for Suicide Prevention Charity Paul Bainbridge, age 50, ran in January. He ran 135 miles for a good cause. He raised money for If U Care Share. This charity helps families…
Shaheen’s Indian Restaurant in Durham earns top marks on TripAdvisor, celebrated for authentic food and service. Shaheens Indian Durham City Ranks Highest on TripAdvisor Shaheen’s Indian Restaurant sits near Durham Cathedral. It has served the city for over 30 years. Reviews show that it is popular. People know it for authentic Indian food. Locals and…
Discover free and cheap activities for families in County Durham this February half term. Find fun events across the region! County Durham Half Term Fun Awaits With These Activities There are many things to do around Darlington. County Durham has free or cheap events for kids. I have a list of some fun options for…
Durham’s Rudy’s Pizza is a TripAdvisor hit. Known for Neapolitan pizza, fresh ingredients, and a great vibe, it gets a 5/5 rating. Rudy’s Pizza Durham City Earns High Praise and a 5/5 TripAdvisor Score Hey, Rudy’s Pizza is super popular in Durham. It’s right on Silver Street downtown. People say it’s one of the best…
Plans filed to convert a former cafe into a five-bedroom HMO on Durham’s Silver Street. Focus on noise, flood risks and local rules. Silver Street HMO Plan Lodged for Former Durham Cafe Restaurant Ward Group wants to change a Silver Street building. The plan is to create a five-bedroom house there. It used to be…
Oases wins a Charity Heroes Award from Benefact Group for its Climate Friendly Schools project. Award gives £5,000. Durham Charity Oases Honored at Benefact Groups Charity Heroes Awards Oases won a Charity Heroes Award from Benefact Group. They were one of seven winners! The award recognized their Climate Friendly Schools project. This project helps schools…