Hamsterley8 Mar 2026Test your knowledge with our weekly quizHow much do you remember about the stories making the headlines across the North East and Cumbria?8 Mar 20262 Mar 2026Villagers fear collapsing road will never reopenThe C31 slipped into the river in January 2023 and residents want the council to finally fix it.2 Mar 20267 Dec 2025Teesside and County Durham stories you might have missedCalls for an investigation into breast cancer care and a three-year road closure are in the news.7 Dec 202530 Nov 2025Village 'isolated' as road closed for three yearsThe C31 out of Hamsterley has been closed since part of the road slipped into the River Wear.30 Nov 202527 Oct 2025Anger over forest holiday park information delaysDurham County Council says there are "active discussions" on when the details will be supplied.27 Oct 202523 Feb 2025Body found in forest search for missing runnerA body has been found following a five-day search for Jenny Hall in Hamsterley Forest, County Durham.23 Feb 202519 Mar 2023Beauty spot repeatedly damaged by vehiclesDrivers are warned they could be fined up to £1,000 if they ignore a ban on motor vehicles.19 Mar 2023