Officers from Durham Constabulary have been carrying out drink and drug drive checks across the county during the tournament, which ran from June 14 to July 14. More than 800 checks were carried out at various locations, with 114 drivers being arrested for drink and drug driving over the 30 days. Of these, 54 were arrested for drink driving,...

A leading agricultural expert has warned farmers they could face costly claims, fines and prosecutions if temporary workers employed during the busy harvesting season are inadequately trained and insured. Rupert Wailes-Fairbairn, of rural insurance broker Lycetts, explained that North-East farmers need to be mindful of the risks associated with...

By Steven Dawson Although the last week has been impacted by a cancellation, it has still been another busy period for Aycliffe Running Club. On Wednesday, July 3, two members took part in the South Shields Monthly Mile, with Dave Stothard (6:42) and Ian Stothard (10:41) both representing the club. On Wednesday, July 10, six members...

The Pioneering Care Partnership (PCP) is calling for applications from organisations that want to offer a safe space and activities for local people to meet and be supported. Over £877,000 has been donated to local organisations wanting to create a better environment for local people since the scheme began in 2020. Kelly Spence, mental...

The North-East’s incredible icons, exciting adventures and distinctive food and drink have been showcased in the US as part of a campaign in partnership with national tourism agency VisitBritain, aimed at growing inbound visits to the region. Destination management organisation Visit County Durham, Durham County Council’s tourism service,...

Following confirmation that more prisoners will be subject to early release to ease prison overcrowding, PCC Joy Allen is calling for better resettlement packages to deter reoffending. The PCC is clear that without appropriate levels of support, both the prisoner and the justice system are being set up to fail. "Far too many prisoners are...

Lee Weldon’s weekly round-up from the wicket… Saturday 13th July – NYSD Division 2 Barnard Castle 2nd XI v Newton Aycliffe 1st XI – weather was cool and showery Barnard Castle won the toss and chose to bowl first. Newton Aycliffe 1st XI 161 all out after 28.4 overs James Layfield-Carroll 38, Joe Teasdale 35 and Chris Palmer...

Mind, a mental health charity, reports that men are three times more likely to take their own life than women – calling for action on ways we can support men in our community. Men’s Pie Club (MPC) developed by social enterprise Food Nation, respond to the pressing need for social connections among men, who are at an increased risk of...

Welcoming 18 PCSOs to Durham Constabulary, PCC Joy Allen said that their recruitment highlighted her commitment to a strong local police presence. “The public have made it clear to me that Neighbourhood Policing is their top priority, so I have made it mine too,” said the Durham police and crime commissioner. “If we are to increase the...

It was a very special night at the Hall Garth Hotel and Country Club in June for Woodham Academy Year 11 students. After an intense year focussing on GCSE’s they celebrated, in style, the end of their exams and also their last day at Woodham. The students had been looking forward to their Prom for months and it didn’t...