Willington2 hrs agoStart date for year-long A38 bridge worksNational Highways plans to carry out work on the A5132 Carriers Road over the A38 in Willington.2 hrs ago5 days agoDry summer leaves pick-your-own sunflowers stuntedLaura Curry, from Bloom and Gourd Farm, says it has been "a really tricky year" with the lack of rainfall.5 days ago10 Aug 2026Trench dug in field to stop anti-social behaviourDurham Council owns the entry point to the field near Parkside Academy and has had a trench dug.10 Aug 202628 Jul 2026Breeding storks return to Derbyshire after 600 yearsWhite storks were once residents in Derbyshire but hunting and habitat loss forced them out.28 Jul 202611 Jul 2026Enclosure to welcome breeding storks after 600 yearsWillington Wetlands will soon have white storks nesting for the first time since the 16th Century.11 Jul 202619 Jun 2026Council refuses demolition of empty leisure centreSpectrum Leisure Complex in County Durham is empty since the site closed in 2024.19 Jun 202613 May 2026Part of A38 to be reduced to 50mph for bridge worksThe reduced limit will be in place while maintenance works are carried out on Carriers Road bridge.13 May 202613 Mar 2026Volunteers help dozens of toads cross busy roadVolunteers are out most nights to help hundreds of amphibians safely get to their breeding grounds.13 Mar 202620 Jan 2026Roadworks expected to end in SeptemberThe £2.94m scheme includes new traffic lights, a pop-up park and ride and bus shelters.20 Jan 2026...
