Bishop Auckland18 hrs agoBreast cancer patient died due to trust's failingsCounty Durham and Darlington Trust is reviewing the records of 1,500 patients dating back to 2023.18 hrs ago1 day agoGovernment backtracks over asylum-seeker housingThe government reinstates a pause over plans to buy houses for asylum seekers in County Durham.1 day ago4 days agoPlan for 300-mile hydrogen pipeline revealedThe pipline will run through Teesside, Yorkshire and the Humber and into the East Midlands.4 days ago7 days agoMigrant shearers ban 'risks sheep welfare'As restrictions on international shearers near, the government says farmers should find UK staff.7 days ago16 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 202614 Mar 2026Rural railway spring clean set to returnMore than 50 people are expected to take part along the Bishop Auckland to Stanhope line.14 Mar 202613 Mar 2026Dog poo found hanging from trees on railway trailPeople who walk along the S&DR Trail of Discovery are being urged to bin their pets' poo.13 Mar 202611 Mar 2026Patients celebrate as GP surgery savedThe increased number of people in St Helen Auckland is cited as one of the reasons for the reversal.11 Mar 20265 Mar 2026Fire at retail park was accidentalThe blaze started in a car and spread to a warehouse on Tindale Retail Park, a fire service says.5 Mar 2026...
