Stanhope25 Oct 2025Santa train cancelled over mechanical failuresWeardale Railway say a replacement locomotive can not be sourced for the Santa Express services.25 Oct 20257 Sep 2025New walking route takes in 'roof of England'The circular 301km (188 mile) trail traverses Cumbria, County Durham and Northumberland.7 Sep 202519 Aug 2025Tank parts multimillion-pound deal 'protects jobs'Cook Defence Systems in Stanhope will make parts for the British Army's new Challenger 3 tanks.19 Aug 20255 Aug 2025Woman dies in day of 'back-to-back' call-outsA woman died and two others were hurt within two hours of each other, a rescue team says.5 Aug 202529 May 2025Fans' refund frustration over cancelled festivalsTicket sellers say they have not been able to retrieve funds from festival organisers.29 May 202513 May 2025Volunteers collect 200 rubbish bags from railwayThe big spring clean was to help celebrate the bicentenary of the Stockton and Darlington Railway.13 May 202521 Feb 2025Moorland search for woman, 23, enters second dayDurham Police has renewed the appeal for information as teams continue to search for Jenny Hall.21 Feb 20252 Aug 2024Flood defence project completed after three yearsThe scheme uses nature-based solutions, such as leaky barriers, to hold back water during bad weather.2 Aug 202410 Jun 2023Tributes paid to grandad after scooter deathBob Hedley was killed when his mobility scooter was in a collision with a minibus in County Durham.10 Jun 2023...
