Bishop Auckland5 hrs agoCouncil ban ruffles Brian the cockerel's feathersBrian's owner Tom has started a petition against the ban on the birds on County Durham allotments.5 hrs ago13 hrs agoRegister office closure plan due to few ceremoniesCeremonies already booked at the Barnard Castle venue will go ahead, but no future ones will take place. 13 hrs ago7 days agoHistorical theme park seeks to expandThe team behind the park say it could attract one million people a year in the near future. 7 days ago2 Apr 2026The North East areas bidding for Town of CultureTowns across Northumberland, Tyneside and County Durham submit bids for the inaugural competition.2 Apr 202628 Mar 2026Breast cancer patient died due to trust's failingsCounty Durham and Darlington Trust is reviewing the records of 1,500 patients dating back to 2023.28 Mar 202627 Mar 2026Government backtracks over asylum-seeker housingThe government reinstates a pause over plans to buy houses for asylum seekers in County Durham.27 Mar 202624 Mar 2026Plan for 300-mile hydrogen pipeline revealedThe pipline will run through Teesside, Yorkshire and the Humber and into the East Midlands.24 Mar 202621 Mar 2026Migrant shearers ban 'risks sheep welfare'As restrictions on international shearers near, the government says farmers should find UK staff.21 Mar 202616 Mar 2026Council bids to fill empty shops through auctionsIt is part of a Durham County Council plan to improve Stanley and Bishop Auckland.16 Mar 2026...
