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Ten-year-old Elijah Wotton-Lidster swims 14 miles to support the air ambulance that saved his grandad
After learning how the Great North Air Ambulance Service saved his grandad's life following a serious fall in 2013, 10-year-old Elijah Wott…
New College Durham students restore historic farm trailer for Beamish Museum
Carpentry students from New College Durham have refurbished a traditional livestock trailer that had fallen into disrepair at Beamish, The …
County Durham firm Filtronic strengthens global ties with SpaceX partnership
Filtronic, a County Durham-based aerospace specialist, has reported strong growth thanks to its partnership with SpaceX. The firm signed a …
Durham Women FC secures future after takeover by South Shields chairman Geoff Thompson
Durham Women FC faced closure after struggling to secure the finances required for the upcoming season. Local businessman and South Shields…
Farmfoods to open larger Seaham store following relocation
Farmfoods is moving to a larger unit at Byron Place in Seaham, creating seven new local jobs in the process. The current store will close o…
Consett man survives heart attack after recognising symptoms and calling 999
After feeling unwell following a gym session, 66-year-old Gary Pendleton identified the signs of a heart attack and contacted emergency ser…
Construction begins on 79 new homes in Pelton with focus on green space and local funding
Work has started on the Monument Meadows development in Pelton, which will provide 79 energy-efficient homes alongside a new two-acre publi…
Durham University astrophysicist Professor Carlos Frenk receives knighthood in King's Birthday Honours
Professor Carlos Frenk has been knighted for his contributions to astrophysics and cosmology, leading a list of County Durham residents rec…
County Durham mother gives birth to son at Sedgefield petrol station
Sarah Frost was on her way to the University Hospital of North Tees when she realised her baby was arriving sooner than expected. Her partn…
County Durham entrepreneur secures Ocado deal after Dragons' Den rejection
After failing to secure investment on Dragons' Den in 2022, Mark Wong has grown his alcohol-free beer brand, Impossibrew, to a point where …
County Durham tourism grows to £1.48b as visitor numbers reach 22 million
County Durham welcomed 22 million visitors in 2025, marking a third consecutive year of growth for the local tourism sector. With the indus…
Mother Mercy secures six-figure funding to open new Durham cocktail bar
Mother Mercy Hospitality Ltd has received a six-figure investment from the Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund II to support the opening of…