Swim your way to success
An 86-year- old European champion is encouraging people, young and old, to take up swimming and feel the benefits of…
Resurfacing to take place at Chester-le-Street
Road resurfacing work is to be carried out at Chester-le-Street next week.
New Cestria homes in Bowburn
These new houses and bungalows in the County Durham village of Bowburn are providing new starts for households in real…
Trowels crossed for Chester-le- Street
It’s trowels crossed as Chester-le- Street hope to build upon their success in this year’s Northumbria in Bloom competition.
Help Chester-le-Street bloom during week of Environmental Action
A week long programme of environmental events is going to help Chester-le-Street get ready to bloom for a Royal Horticultural…
The Works beat fundraising target for milestone year in business
A Chester-le-Street based full-service creative agency has raised £15,000 for three North East charities as part of their 10th birthday…
Schoolchildren selected for Somme centenary
One hundred children from County Durham schools will travel to France for the UK’s national commemorations of the centenary of…
“Witness flying squad” swoops in
A professional "witness flying squad” is now just a phone call away to help North-East tenants affected by anti-social behaviour.
Pupils draw on the past for unique “postcards”
Glass “postcards from the past” will be preserved in a stunning new artwork as part of a unique community project.
Youngsters go for gold at the Riverside
Two hundred and fifty sports mad youngsters have been keeping the spirit of the 2012 London Olympics alive at an…
Have a cuppa with a carer
Find out what it’s like to be a foster carer over a cuppa at an event tomorrow.
Young Chef Cooking up a Storm at the Lambton Worm
A young chef, who has already worked at some of the leading restaurants across the North East and Cumbria, is…
Young Chef Cooking Up A Storm at the Lambton Worm
A young chef, who has already worked at some of the leading restaurants across the North East and Cumbria, is…
Signs of success for 20mph project
Four Chester-le-Street pupils have had their artwork turned into road signs as part of a Durham County Council scheme to…
Animal magic at The Elms
Bearded dragons, lizards, guinea pigs and tortoises added a touch of animal magic to a family fun day at The…