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Community order passed on driver for causing death of passenger, who was not wearing a seat-belt, by careless driving

County Durham driver had 'momentary' concentration lapse leading to fatal accident

Some classic 1950's reading found in one of the 1950's semi-detached houses

Some classic 1950's reading found in one of the 1950's semi-detached houses

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We visited Beamish Museums 1950’s Town - do you remember any of these buildings?

The chorus of 'Dont Dilly Dally on the Way'

The chorus of 'Dont Dilly Dally on the Way'

Cultural attractions

We visited Beamish Museum for the Music Through Time experience this half term

Stephanie Gibson, 44, was falsely accused of theft in 2008.

Stephanie Gibson, 44, was falsely accused of theft in 2008.

Mr Bates vs The Post Office

County Durham woman falsely accused in Post Office scandal was forced out of village

Beamish Museum's 1900 Town Street scene, among the open air museum experiences of 2024

Beamish Museum's 1900 Town Street scene, among the open air museum experiences of 2024

Cultural attractions

Beamish Museum prepares for packed programme of events in 2024

Beamish celebrations

Beamish celebrations

County Durham museum putting on festive celebrations into the New Year

The cinema will offer visitors the chance to experience a trip to the pictures during 'a vital period for cinema',

The cinema will offer visitors the chance to experience a trip to the pictures during 'a vital period for cinema',

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Further details released on new 1950s-style County Durham cinema opening in 2024

Around £1.6m has been raised to revamp Beamish Football Centre

Around £1.6m has been raised to revamp Beamish Football Centre

Newcastle United FC

County Durham centre that produced Premier League players to get £1.6m revamp

Residents in Burnopfield say their livelihoods have been thrown upside down by a decline in services and reliability.

Residents in Burnopfield say their livelihoods have been thrown upside down by a decline in services and reliability.

Local government

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The 'isolated' County Durham village affected by declining bus services

Judith Brown, 76, and Peter Smith, 84

Judith Brown, 76, and Peter Smith, 84

Great North Air Ambulance

Durham widow donates £50k to air ambulance in memory of inspirational husband

Beamish Hall normally attracts families from across the region to attend its firework extravaganza each year

Beamish Hall normally attracts families from across the region to attend its firework extravaganza each year

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ANOTHER County Durham firework event cancelled as torrential rain floods field

The horse fell and could not get up.

The horse fell and could not get up.

Horse rescued after getting entangled in barbed wire and mud in Beamish

Those who watched BBC at 8pm on Tuesday (August 29) may have seen some familiar surroundings, as Beamish Museum was the destination for Celebrity MasterChef

Those who watched BBC at 8pm on Tuesday (August 29) may have seen some familiar surroundings, as Beamish Museum was the destination for Celebrity MasterChef

County Durham landmark features on popular BBC TV show with host of celebs in

Coronation celebrations at Beamish Museum. Pictures: Paul Norris

Coronation celebrations at Beamish Museum. Pictures: Paul Norris

Beamish Museum celebrates the Coronation with a party fit for Royalty

The fire in Beamish woodland

The fire in Beamish woodland

Images show 'deliberate' fire at County Durham woodland near to top attraction

A693 Crash Live: County Durham road closed in all directions after collision

A693 Crash Live: County Durham road closed in all directions after collision

A693 Crash Live: County Durham road closed in all directions after collision

Three exciting jobs revealed at Beamish – here's how to apply

Three exciting jobs revealed at Beamish – here's how to apply

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Three exciting jobs revealed at Beamish – here's how to apply

Artist impression produced by Space Architects of the exterior of The Grand cinema, which is being recreated in Beamish Museum's 1950s Town

Artist impression produced by Space Architects of the exterior of The Grand cinema, which is being recreated in Beamish Museum's 1950s Town

Work on 1950s County Durham cinema begins - and here's how it will look once complete

Residents surveyed over online services offered by Durham County Council Picture: INTERNET

Residents surveyed over online services offered by Durham County Council Picture: INTERNET

Views sought from public over council's online service provision in County Durham

104 'affordable' homes to be built on former school site despite local concerns

104 'affordable' homes to be built on former school site despite local concerns

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104 'affordable' homes to be built on former school site despite local concerns

Fears upgrades to football pitches could be prevented by plans for 100 new homes

Fears upgrades to football pitches could be prevented by plans for 100 new homes

Fears that upgrades to football pitches could be prevented by plans for 100 new homes

The 1950s Northern Echo van at Beamish. Picture: SARAH CALDECOTT

The 1950s Northern Echo van at Beamish. Picture: SARAH CALDECOTT

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A piece of 1950s Northern Echo history is now at home in Beamish Museum

Proposal for holiday complex with luxury lodges rejected after fierce opposition

Proposal for holiday complex with luxury lodges rejected after fierce opposition

Why plans for luxury holiday lodges at Beamish were rejected amid fierce opposition

Beamish Museum is on the lookout for new employees. PICTURE: BEAMISH MUSEUM

Beamish Museum is on the lookout for new employees. PICTURE: BEAMISH MUSEUM

All the jobs you can apply for right now at Beamish Museum - and they're paid

Picture: NORTH NEWS AND PICTURES

Picture: NORTH NEWS AND PICTURES

Beamish announces hugely-popular Christmas Evening will go on sale – here’s when

Peaky Blinders star, Sophie Rundle, was spotted enjoying a day at Beamish yesterday (September 6). Picture: Beamish

Peaky Blinders star, Sophie Rundle, was spotted enjoying a day at Beamish yesterday (September 6). Picture: Beamish

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Surprise as TV star spotted enjoying a day out in Beamish Museum

Opening in 2023, The Grand cinema will be part of the 1950s Town, giving people a chance to experience a trip to the pictures during this “golden age” of cinema. Pictures: BEAMISH

Opening in 2023, The Grand cinema will be part of the 1950s Town, giving people a chance to experience a trip to the pictures during this “golden age” of cinema. Pictures: BEAMISH

Photos released of how new Beamish 1950s cinema will look - and here's when it could open

Viewers who tuned into the One Show on BBC1 at 7pm last night (May 18) may have seen familiar scenes, which saw the City of Durham, Dawdon, Beamish, and County Durham’s coastline feature. Pictures: BBC.

Viewers who tuned into the One Show on BBC1 at 7pm last night (May 18) may have seen familiar scenes, which saw the City of Durham, Dawdon, Beamish, and County Durham’s coastline feature. Pictures: BBC.

County Durham's City of Culture bid features on hit BBC show - here's what they had to say

During the start of this year, behind the scenes work has been undertaken to make the whole of the region ‘bid-ready’ ahead of County Durham submitting their finalised ideas to land the City of Culture title in three years’ time. Picture: NORTHERN

During the start of this year, behind the scenes work has been undertaken to make the whole of the region ‘bid-ready’ ahead of County Durham submitting their finalised ideas to land the City of Culture title in three years’ time. Picture: NORTHERN

CITY OF CULTURE 2025

UK City of Culture 2025

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City of Culture judges visit County Durham TODAY - and this is why we should win

Chair of Reece Foundation Anne Reece (front left) with Beamish CEO Rhiannon Hiles (front right), with members of the Beamish Museum team. Picture: BEAMISH.

Chair of Reece Foundation Anne Reece (front left) with Beamish CEO Rhiannon Hiles (front right), with members of the Beamish Museum team. Picture: BEAMISH.

How a £100,000 donation at Beamish Museum will help the next generation of engineers

Spain’s Field Farm which has been moved stone by stone from Weardale will soon be open to visitors, pictured Sally Dixon Assistant Director of Partnerships and Communications, Rhiannon Hiles Chief Exec, Yvonne Forster who’s Aunt and Uncle

Spain’s Field Farm which has been moved stone by stone from Weardale will soon be open to visitors, pictured Sally Dixon Assistant Director of Partnerships and Communications, Rhiannon Hiles Chief Exec, Yvonne Forster who’s Aunt and Uncle

The history behind the County Durham farm moved brick by brick to Beamish Museum

Spain's Field Farm that has been moved stone by stone and rebuilt at Beamish Museum will open its doors to visitors on Saturday (March 19). Picture: SARAH CALDECOTT.

Spain's Field Farm that has been moved stone by stone and rebuilt at Beamish Museum will open its doors to visitors on Saturday (March 19). Picture: SARAH CALDECOTT.

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A County Durham farm that was moved stone by stone will open at Beamish - here's when

1950s Front Street terrace at Beamish Museum Pictures: BEAMISH MUSEUM

1950s Front Street terrace at Beamish Museum Pictures: BEAMISH MUSEUM

Cultural attractions

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Opening date announced for exciting new attraction at Beamish Museum

Storms Malik and Corrie have caused issues for venues and tourist attractions across the North East over the weekend and into this week.

Storms Malik and Corrie have caused issues for venues and tourist attractions across the North East over the weekend and into this week.

STORM AFTERMATH

The tourist attractions staying shut after being battered by severe storms

The new Elizabeth’s Hairdresser’s that will be opening soon at Beamish Museum. Picture: BEAMISH MUSEUM.

The new Elizabeth’s Hairdresser’s that will be opening soon at Beamish Museum. Picture: BEAMISH MUSEUM.

First look at Beamish Museum's new 1950s salon that will be doing REAL haircuts

Nexus deployed specialist equipment including a road rail vehicle and a drone to carry out the workd

Nexus deployed specialist equipment including a road rail vehicle and a drone to carry out the workd

Cultural attractions

Why Nexus engineers have been working on the iconic tramway at Beamish Museum

Durham County Council chief executive John Hewitt, centre left, and leader, Amanda Habgood, centre right, discuss the aid delivery effort with military personnel

Durham County Council chief executive John Hewitt, centre left, and leader, Amanda Habgood, centre right, discuss the aid delivery effort with military personnel

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Military help to deliver aid to communities still without power in County Durham

Northern Powergrid engineers working round region to restore affected sections of the network

Northern Powergrid engineers working round region to restore affected sections of the network

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Power restored to all but 4,500 Storm Arwen affected customers across North East

The North Pole Express experience at East Tanfield station which has been damaged by Storm Arwen

The North Pole Express experience at East Tanfield station which has been damaged by Storm Arwen

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'Magical' North Pole Express on North East railway destroyed by Storm Arwen

Scarlett Moffatt and Crissy Rock travel across the North East in search of antique finds Pictures: BBC

Scarlett Moffatt and Crissy Rock travel across the North East in search of antique finds Pictures: BBC

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Parts of the North East including Beamish appear on episode of popular BBC show

Beamish Christmas returns this festive period on Saturday, November 27.

Beamish Christmas returns this festive period on Saturday, November 27.

Take a sneak preview into Beamish Christmas and what's in store this festive period

Halloween fun, classic cars and music at County Durham museum this half-term

Halloween fun, classic cars and music at County Durham museum this half-term

Cultural attractions

Halloween fun, classic cars and music at County Durham museum this half-term

Rosie Nichols, keeper of social history at Beamish Museum, joins colleagues Carl McSorley and Matthew Henderson at the Edwardian Chemist and Dispensary ahead of the University of Sunderland’s Pharmacy Centenary celebration virtual tour event

Rosie Nichols, keeper of social history at Beamish Museum, joins colleagues Carl McSorley and Matthew Henderson at the Edwardian Chemist and Dispensary ahead of the University of Sunderland’s Pharmacy Centenary celebration virtual tour event

Cultural attractions

Step back in time with a virtual museum tour of pharmacy to mark uni landmark

Shannon Turner Riley, Remaking Beamish Design Team Officer; Beamish Partnerships Coordinator Liz Peart, Remaking Beamish Administration Assistant Rachel Langston, Lewis Stokes of The Banks Group and Margaret Vaughan of the County Durham Community

Shannon Turner Riley, Remaking Beamish Design Team Officer; Beamish Partnerships Coordinator Liz Peart, Remaking Beamish Administration Assistant Rachel Langston, Lewis Stokes of The Banks Group and Margaret Vaughan of the County Durham Community

Cultural attractions

UNDER CONSTRUCTION: County Durham painter's home to be built at Beamish Museum

The Durham skyline, dominated by Durham Cathedral, a compelling reason why the bid should succeed

The Durham skyline, dominated by Durham Cathedral, a compelling reason why the bid should succeed

UK City of Culture 2025

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10 reasons why County Durham should be named UK City of Culture

Police concerned for welfare of missing Jacqueline Bartley

Police concerned for welfare of missing Jacqueline Bartley

Missing Jacqueline Bartley of County Durham has been found

Singer tours Teesside giving mental health talks to children

James Alcock with his Coldcroft Shire as he passes through the region Picture: SARAH CALDECOTT

James Alcock with his Coldcroft Shire as he passes through the region Picture: SARAH CALDECOTT

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Farmer's horse and cart reaches Darlington on 650 mile journey to the North

South Causey Inn has opened a new wedding venune The Farmhouse

South Causey Inn has opened a new wedding venune The Farmhouse

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Hotel which had to postpone 400 weddings starts holding ceremonies in new venue

Beamish museum’s traditionally-made sweets are now available at shops across the region

Beamish museum’s traditionally-made sweets are now available at shops across the region

Dozens of shops including Fenwick now sell Beamish's traditional sweets

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