Stanley3 days agoThe North East areas bidding for Town of CultureTowns across Northumberland, Tyneside and County Durham submit bids for the inaugural competition.3 days ago4 days agoCulture bid for town with rich industrial heritageStanley Town Council says its bid aims to shine a light on "hidden Stanley". 4 days ago27 Mar 2026Government backtracks over asylum-seeker housingThe government reinstates a pause over plans to buy houses for asylum seekers in County Durham.27 Mar 202627 Mar 2026Bus station's £2.5m revamp to start in AprilThe station will continue to operate while upgrades take place, but with some changes.27 Mar 202617 Mar 2026Risk assessment ahead of fatal water trip 'not sufficient', inquiry toldKayden Walker, 12, who could not swim, died after getting into difficulty on a boarding trip in 2019.17 Mar 202616 Mar 2026Boy who died on River Tay day out 'could not swim more than 33ft unaided'Kayden Walker, 12, from Glasgow, slipped from his board during an outdoor activities trip, an FAI heard.16 Mar 202616 Mar 2026Council bids to fill empty shops through auctionsIt is part of a Durham County Council plan to improve Stanley and Bishop Auckland.16 Mar 202615 Mar 2026Shop shutter art turns street into public galleryArtists have been working with local resident and businesses to brighten up a town centre.15 Mar 202623 Feb 2026Pile of cables dumped in fly-tipping incidentDurham County Council investigates after waste was left in a park and cables were dumped by a road.23 Feb 2026...
