Horden17 Dec 2025Council grant cuts will 'hit poorest settlements'Durham County Council is proposing to slash the money it gives out to some town and parish councils.17 Dec 20256 Dec 2025Village regeneration housing scheme approvedDurham County Council says current residents will be given priority when the new homes are complete.6 Dec 202523 Nov 2025Your pictures of the first snow of the season You share your photos of north-east England and Cumbria as winter blows in.23 Nov 202519 Sep 2025Billy Elliot story 'still growing' 25 years onFor writer Lee Hall, the film has become a cultural phenomenon that still resonates 25 years on.19 Sep 202520 Aug 2025Burglar caught by DNA left on water bottleLee Morrow is jailed for three years for his latest spree, which included stealing a model ship.20 Aug 202514 Aug 2025Village regeneration housing plans submitted The proposals for Horden's "numbered streets" are part of a £10.7m scheme. 14 Aug 202525 Jun 2025'Demolition of our parents' home breaks my heart'Moira Bellingham and her brother Raymond do not want to leave their Horden home.25 Jun 20253 Jun 2025Women's lies helped murderer 'escape justice'Paul Foster killed himself after stabbing drug courier Kieran Wood to death, a court hears.3 Jun 202511 May 2025Miners' strike legacy and loss viewed 40 years onArtist Narbi Price says he is fascinated many people have "no memory" of their mining heritage.11 May 2025...