Stanley4 hrs agoCare home in special measures after inspectionInspectors found Advent House had failings around person-centred care and safeguarding.4 hrs ago5 days agoYour sunshine snaps as temperatures riseBBC Weather Watchers capture animals, flowers and follies in the sun as we enter May.5 days ago25 Apr 2026Visitor numbers grow at 'world's oldest railway' Tanfield Railway, said to be the world's oldest, will offer people the chance to drive a steam train.25 Apr 20262 Apr 2026The North East areas bidding for Town of CultureTowns across Northumberland, Tyneside and County Durham submit bids for the inaugural competition.2 Apr 202631 Mar 2026Culture bid for town with rich industrial heritageStanley Town Council says its bid aims to shine a light on "hidden Stanley". 31 Mar 202627 Mar 2026Government backtracks over asylum-seeker housingThe government reinstates a pause over plans to buy houses for asylum seekers in County Durham.27 Mar 202627 Mar 2026Bus station's £2.5m revamp to start in AprilThe station will continue to operate while upgrades take place, but with some changes.27 Mar 202617 Mar 2026Risk assessment ahead of fatal water trip 'not sufficient', inquiry toldKayden Walker, 12, who could not swim, died after getting into difficulty on a boarding trip in 2019.17 Mar 202616 Mar 2026Boy who died on River Tay day out 'could not swim more than 33ft unaided'Kayden Walker, 12, from Glasgow, slipped from his board during an outdoor activities trip, an FAI heard.16 Mar 2026...
