Village school at the heart of its community praised by Ofsted
A COUNTY Durham primary school at the heart of its local community is celebrating after receiving a highly positive Ofsted…
Fairytale ending for North East school after community backs new library
A NEW chapter has begun for North East schoolchildren after their local community helped raise more than £7,000 towards a…
Pupils celebrate differences and meet a giant hedgehog on World Autism Acceptance Day
CHILDREN at a County Durham primary school came face to face with a giant hedgehog as part of a range…
Record sales at County Durham estate agent
A County Durham estate agent has recorded its best ever year of selling, beating its nearest competitor by nearly 100.…
Estate agency moves into its own new home
An award-winning North East estate agency is on the move, after outgrowing its existing premises. Venture Properties, which has five…
Cameron Gosling’s brother speaks on cold water shock
The brother of a County Durham teenager who lost his life to cold water shock has spoken about his death…
Contract signed to bring £30m new homes programme to Crook
A County Durham town is to get 40 new affordable homes as part of a £30m investment programme, creating more…
Children spread the word on littering
Schoolchildren are helping to spread the word about keeping County Durham’s streets litter-free. Pupils from three primary schools in Crook…
Operation Spruce Up brings loving touch to Crook
“Love where you live” was the message delivered by Operation Spruce Up as it came to Crook on Valentine’s Day.…
Residents can hear plans for 40 new homes
A consultation event is being held to discuss plans for a new housing development in Crook.
Landlord and schoolchildren say no to foul play
Dale & Valley Homes has been talking to pupils from Howden-le-Wear Primary School in Crook about what would make their…
Residents can get crafty at free summer event
Dale & Valley Homes is hosting a ‘Family crafts’ session on Thursday, 4 August at Dovedale Community Hub in Crook.
North East meningitis survivor becomes first quadruple amputee model in UK
An inspirational North East meningitis survivor has become the first quadruple amputee model in the United Kingdom.
Trio of Success for Hospitality Business
A Crook businesswoman has become a member of the North East England Chamber of Commerce and won a contract at…
Landlord warns tenants not to fall prey of bogus callers
County Durham Housing Group is warning residents to be on their guard following reports of a bogus caller in Crook.