Chester-le-Street5 days agoMan, 83, attempts cycling record in memory of wifeEddie McGourley, 83, wants to be the fastest octogenarian to cycle from Land's End to John O'Groats.5 days ago6 days agoCouple opening museum to celebrate town's heritagePeople are already offering exhibits for the new museum in Chester-le-Street.6 days ago25 Jun 2026Hotel at cricket ground unanimously approvedThe six-storey hotel at Chester-le-Street's Riverside ground includes tiered seating for spectators.25 Jun 202612 Jun 2026Girlguiding and sea rescue volunteer honouredExceptional people across the north-east of England are recognised in the King's Birthday Honours.12 Jun 20261 May 2026Passenger in fatal car crash had 'heart of gold'Paying tribute to 20-year-old Lewis Smith, his family say he was the glue that held them together. 1 May 202630 Apr 2026Overturned car crash driver 'life of the party'The family of Jordan Orrock, 20, who died on the A1(M) at Chester-le-Street, pay tribute to him.30 Apr 202628 Apr 2026Second man, 20, dies after A1(M) overnight crashA second man dies and a third is in hospital in a stable condition following the crash near Durham.28 Apr 202627 Apr 2026Man, 20, dies in A1(M) overnight crashTwo other men are in hospital following the crash near Durham.27 Apr 202620 Apr 2026Litter pickers trying to stop plastic reaching seaVolunteers from Durham Wildlife Trust are trying to prevent rubbish from reaching the sea.20 Apr 2026...
