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Durham mother builds successful sustainable fashion brand
After her daughter was born prematurely, Michelle Kearney launched a sustainable clothing brand from her home in Durham. Her business, Frey…
County Durham man celebrates 100th birthday with charity walk
Former teacher George Stafford marked his 100th birthday by completing a sponsored walk to raise money for St Cuthbert's Hospice. He succes…
Betty Brown receives OBE for Post Office scandal campaigning
Betty Brown, a 93-year-old campaigner from County Durham, has been awarded an OBE for her work seeking justice for victims of the Post Offi…
Darlington railway station reopens following £160 million redevelopment
Darlington's Bank Top railway station has officially reopened to the public following an extensive £160 million upgrade. The project has tr…
Army veteran to run Great North Run for The Fire Fighters Charity
Jonothan Hitchen, a 57-year-old army veteran and fire service advisor from Spennymoor, is training for his first Great North Run. He is rai…
County Durham's Raby Castle transformed by spectacular summer floral displays
The historic Raby Castle has unveiled a stunning 'Castle in Bloom' installation, featuring tumbling floral arches and indoor meadows across…
Amazon launches first UK drone delivery service in Darlington
Shoppers in Darlington are the first in the UK to receive their orders via drone as Amazon launches its new ultra-fast delivery service. Th…
Wembley manager donates FA Cup Final tickets to Spennymoor charity
Paul Smyth, the General Manager of Wembley Stadium, has donated two pairs of FA Cup Final tickets and hotel stays to help raise funds for T…
Amazon launches first UK drone delivery service in County Durham
Residents in Darlington are the first in the country to receive parcels via drone as Amazon begins its new ultra-fast delivery service. The…
County Durham rewilded farm shortlisted for national sustainability award
Dalton Moor Farm in Seaham has been named a finalist in The Small Awards for its impressive transformation into a carbon-neutral sanctuary.…
Beamish Museum named the UK's top hidden gem
The open-air museum in County Durham has been crowned the country's ultimate hidden gem based on glowing reviews from visitors. People part…
Rescued foal Biggles prepares to celebrate his first birthday after remarkable recovery
A tiny foal found abandoned in a field at less than a day old has defied the odds to reach his first birthday. Thanks to the round-the-cloc…