Shotley Bridge6 hrs agoWork on delayed hospital enters next phaseNew road infrastructure, bus laybys, footpaths, and drainage will be created over the next year. 6 hrs ago2 Jun 2026Travelling as a biking, piping Viking in son's memoryTerry Forster founded the motorbike-riding, pipe and drum-playing group after his son passed away.2 Jun 202614 May 2026Still no government sign off for new £63m hospitalThe new Shotley Bridge Hospital was announced in 2025 as part of a government programme.14 May 202622 Apr 2026Hospital overnight closure ends after nine months The urgent treatment centre at Shotley Bridge Hospital reopens with extra staff recruited.22 Apr 202611 Apr 2026Children's hospital menu honours girl's legacyThe Durham trust provides comfort and nutritious food for young patients to honour Sophie's legacy.11 Apr 202626 Mar 2026Preparation work on new hospital site beginsThe work will be followed by remediation and infrastructure work, which will take about a year.26 Mar 20265 Feb 2026Trust 'training staff' for closure-hit clinicResidents say it will be a "very sore blow" if the closure at Shotley Bridge goes beyond April.5 Feb 202613 Jan 2026Urgent treatment centre's night closure extendedThere is not enough staff to run the service safely overnight, a hospital spokesperson says.13 Jan 202620 Dec 2025Looking back at autumn as winter rolls inAs winter arrives, we take a look back at how the autumn colours graced the region.20 Dec 2025...
