Crook3 days agoMeet the UK's Gritter Driver of the YearGary Lawson, from County Durham, has served on the icy roads for more than 40 years.3 days ago28 Feb 2026Footballer and carpet fitter helping save livesCounty Durham and Darlington Fire and Rescue Service is looking for people to join the on-call team.28 Feb 202621 Feb 2026Gritter driver's 40 years of being a 'winter hero'Gary Lawson can "manoeuvre his gritter in ways others would never attempt", an award ceremony hears.21 Feb 202620 Jan 2026Roadworks expected to end in SeptemberThe £2.94m scheme includes new traffic lights, a pop-up park and ride and bus shelters.20 Jan 202630 Dec 2025Tribute to man who died in pub on Christmas Eve Manslaughter charge after Steven Shevels dies after being found unconscious at the Queen's Head pub.30 Dec 202527 Dec 2025Manslaughter charge after Christmas Eve pub deathA man was found unconscious inside a County Durham pub on the afternoon of Christmas Eve and later died.27 Dec 202524 Dec 2025Farm tax change dubbed 'best Christmas present'The government says it has listened and raised the tax threshold on inherited farmland to £2.5m.24 Dec 202529 Oct 2025Public asked how towns can be improved for futureDurham County Council says it wants local people to be at the heart of its improvement plans.29 Oct 202517 Oct 2025Boards to decide on £20m fund prioritiesDurham council says people living in the area will be asked to help decide where money is spent.17 Oct 2025...
