Ferryhill2 days agoPublic toilet closed over needles and broken glassFerryhill Town council is closing the facility on Saturdays as staff were being "left vulnerable".2 days ago15 May 2026Brass bands back competing after venue hiatusCompetitors from across the north-east of England are hoping for sun at the contest this weekend.15 May 202621 Apr 2026Teen plans 'best send off' for terminally ill dadThe 15-year-old is planning his father's funeral while he is alive so he can fulfil his wishes.21 Apr 202619 Apr 2026'My school cannot afford free breakfast club'Barbara Middleton says she cannot afford to staff the government's free breakfast clubs.19 Apr 20263 Apr 2026Deliberate fires at sports centre 'risking lives'Operators of the community-owned venue in Ferryhill say they dealt with two fires in three days.3 Apr 202627 Mar 2026Government backtracks over asylum-seeker housingThe government reinstates a pause over plans to buy houses for asylum seekers in County Durham.27 Mar 202623 Mar 2026Funds committed to explore more rail expansionMoney is signed off to explore Northumberland Line expansion and the reopening of the Leamside Line.23 Mar 202621 Mar 2026Will Northumberland Line success help more open?Passenger numbers are high but experts say there is no political will to fund other schemes. 21 Mar 202616 Mar 2026'Rat infested' house left empty for 25 yearsFerryhill terraced house with damp, rats and no mains gas or electricity is finally restored.16 Mar 2026...
