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The Durham Cricket Foundation has held its second annual safeguarding conference, drawing volunteers and safeguarding leads from across the region.

HISTORY is so often about men and their heroic deeds at war or down the mine or building ships or running railways or doing important stuff, but always at their side there were women who avoided the headlines and so too often didn’t get included in the history books.

An incident which saw a cygnet struck and killed by a rowing boat dampened the otherwise cheery mood at Durham Regatta on Saturday.

Mordon in County Durham has been described as a 'quiet corner of the region with timeless rural character' by visitors.

5 Reasons to visit this County Durham village branded a 'hidden treasure' - with visitors and residents calling Bowes a 'historical gem'.

Rowers from a prestigious Durham school will be competing with a regional employer in their crew at the North East’s premier rowing regatta this weekend.

Vital new online tool provides clear, personalised guidance and practical help to those navigating life with dementia.

Sunderland Empire and Martin Dodd for UK Productions are delighted to reveal 5 Milkshake! presenter, David Ribi, will be joining the cast of Sunderland Empire’s wonderfully wicked 2025 festive pantomime, Sleeping Beauty, as the dashing Prince Vincent from Friday 12 December 2025 until Sunday 4 January 2026.

A promising performing arts student from New College Durham has landed a role in an exciting new film project.

A brand new farm-themed Soft Play zone has opened at Thorpe Farm Centre! Decorated with farm animals and tractors, the Soft Play zone is the ideal place for youngsters to play, with slides, spinners, a climbing wall and more to entertain children up to 8 years, as well as an area designed for babies

The advice comes after an escalation in military activity between Israel and Iran in recent days.

Sir Keir Starmer said he had accepted the recommendations of an audit into the nature and scale of the abuse.

Sir Keir Starmer said aircraft are being deployed amid intense fighting between Israel and Iran.

The Prince and Princess of Wales have shared new photos of Prince William with George, Charlotte and Louis.

The chancellor said nothing was "off the table" in protecting people from the impact of higher oil prices.

Newcastle United will seek clarity on Joao Pedro's intentions this summer before firming up their interest with a formal bid for the Brighton forward

Former Arsenal and Chelsea defender Ashley Cole praises Newcastle's Tino Livramento

Former Middlesbrough loan flop Lukas Nmecha is set to join Leeds United

An incident which saw a cygnet struck and killed by a rowing boat dampened the otherwise cheery mood at Durham Regatta on Saturday.

Theo Walcott is full of praise for Newcastle defender Tino Livramento