Tanfield3 hrs agoVisitor 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.3 hrs ago18 Oct 2025Historic locomotives given permanent homeBeamish Museum says the heritage railway will ensure a secure future for Twizell and Malleable No5.18 Oct 202520 Sep 2025WW1 soldier laid to rest 109 years after deathSjt Richard Rounsley, from Tanfield, is laid to rest after being killed aged 30 at the Somme.20 Sep 20257 Jun 2025Rare rail 'survivor' of coalmines to returnA train saved from scrap in the 1970s returns to County Durham where it pulled coal for two decades.7 Jun 202515 May 2025Reform UK announce County Durham party leader Andrew Husband, who is expected to become council leader, says the party has a "mandate for change".15 May 2025
