Spennymoor19 hrs agoFloral feast for the senses as weather coolsAs the hazy days of summer continue, BBC Weather Watchers capture images of colourful blooms. 19 hrs ago3 Jun 2026Homes approved despite infrastructure concernsResidents question if the extra housing is needed but the council backs the scheme.3 Jun 20263 Jun 2026Plans to charge firms for disruptive roadworksDurham County Council is waiting on government approval to introduce "lane rental" charges.3 Jun 202615 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 202610 May 2026Ninety-year-old gran's flight over village delayedJoan Airey from Kirk Merrington will have a helicopter ride as part of her 90th birthday gift.10 May 202615 Mar 2026Dance centre aims to break down barriersTIN Arts, which works to transform lives through dance, is seeking a training centre in Spennymoor.15 Mar 20267 Mar 2026Abandoned puppy's police training 'going well'Now 20 weeks old, Chief is being trained to eventually search for missing people and track suspects.7 Mar 202614 Feb 2026Date set for demolition of council headquartersDurham County Council is set to move out of its ageing headquarters in the summer.14 Feb 202613 Feb 2026'Abhorrent' man jailed for child abuse photosJoseph Thompson, from Shildon, is jailed for 18 months after admitting possessing indecent images.13 Feb 2026...
