Dipton22 Feb 2026Nature reserve to be created at former mine siteThe mining company donates the land to Durham Wildlife Trust six years after it closed.22 Feb 202619 Nov 2025'I've fixed Metro ticket machines for 40 years - they are like my children'Alex Carr, who is retiring, says he knows all the machines "quirks" and is "proud" of his job.19 Nov 202515 Jul 2024New bus routes launched to increase frequencyThe changes, funded through the North East Combined Authority, include reinstated routes.15 Jul 202418 Apr 2024Horse put down after being hit by carA decision was taken to put the horse to sleep due to "significant injuries", police said.18 Apr 202421 Aug 2022Arrest after electricity poles knocked overNorthern Powergrid says three poles had been knocked over and 25 customers lost power.21 Aug 20229 Jul 2022Ant McPartlin pays tribute to co-host's brotherThe TV star says his co-host's brother, Father Dermott Donnelly, "will never be forgotten".9 Jul 20229 Feb 2021Hedgehog foster caring a 'joy' for family"We've been really lucky that we've been able to foster hedgehogs and it's been such a joy."9 Feb 2021
