Shincliffe7 days agoFamily mourns girl with the 'biggest smile'Charlie Olivia Slack, 15, is remembered after her death in a road crash in Durham last week.7 days ago18 Sept 2026Student survey helps ex-mine become nature reserveDarlington students' ecological survey documented a range of wildlife at Shincliffe Pit Heaps .18 Sept 202616 Sept 2026Former mining site could become nature reserveThe colliery closed in 1886 and Shincliffe Parish Council wants to create a nature reserve there. 16 Sept 202628 Jul 2026Amazon wind turbine faces castle view objectionThe company is seeking planning permission to build a wind turbine in Bowburn, County Durham.28 Jul 20263 Apr 2026Homeowner faces move after bypass plan approvedThe road will be built metres from Lynne Hodgson's garden and is part of the Integra 61 expansion.3 Apr 202618 Feb 2026Remains of lost medieval bridge found in riverAn archaeologist says the bridge dates back to the 1400s and was a major route to Durham Cathedral.18 Feb 202623 Jan 2026Rail agreement signed 'subject to value for money'The Leamside Line's reopening is set to progress as part of the Northern Powerhouse Rail initiative.23 Jan 202619 Dec 2025'Christmas with sister who saved my life - twice'Ben Uttley and his sister Holly Murdy are urging people to register as bone marrow donors.19 Dec 202529 Oct 2025Residents 'devastated' over relief road plansDevelopers say the route will help decrease traffic, but residents claim the impact will be "huge".29 Oct 2025...
