Summer County Durham festival cancelled this month – but will return in 2027
Scoop Music Festival had been scheduled to take place in Lanchester from Friday, July 24 to Sunday, July 26, but has been cancelled.
RECAP – Thornaby toddler Isabelle Welsh murder trial – Day 9
Live coverage of Isabelle Welsh murder trial as jury hears more evidence against pair accused of Thornaby toddler’s murder on day 9.
Company shutting 140-year-old Durham school accused of ‘land grab’ by MP
A Chinese company could face investigation if it goes into administration after shutting an independent school in County Durham.
Popular country park with café and glamping village hits market for £1.25m
A popular country park home to a café, restaurant, and glamping pod village and campsite has hit the market for £1.25 million.
Heartbreak as mum of murdered Maya Chappell could be released from prison early
The family of murdered County Durham toddler Maya Chappell have branded the justice system “a disgusting joke” after discovering that the youngster’s mum could be released from prison early.
Plans to replace demolished homes with 22 new ‘affordable’ properties near Durham
Plans to build 22 affordable homes on the site of a demolished housing estate are set to be approved.
‘Nobody’s coming in’ – Footfall and rising costs blamed for Darlington shop closure
A Darlington shop owner has spoken out about rising business costs after announcing her store closure.
Deal struck for historic town centre pub as new tenant to take over within weeks
A deal has been struck for a new operator to take over a historic Middlesbrough pub that has stood derelict for years.
UK sportswear company supplying British Gymnastics enters liquidation after 30 years
Sportswear company Milano Pro-Sport, which supplies the British Gymnastics Team, has entered voluntary liquidation after 30 years.
Business owners pay tribute to Darlington ‘legend’ Robin Blair
Local business owners have paid tribute to Darlington Market’s “legend” Robin Blair, following his death aged 81.