Ferryhill News

Ferryhill Station closed to passengers in 1967 as part of the Beeching cuts that also wound down a large majority of the UK’s other rail stations. Picture: PAUL HOWELL, NORTHERN ECHO

Revealed: The locations that could benefit from County Durham rail station reopening
The prospect of reopening a historic County Durham railway station that has been closed for over 50 years could benefit around 50,000 people, according to those looking to resurrect the facility.

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Teenager armed with kitchen knife terrified women at County Durham Sainsbury's

Northern Gas Networks (NGN) announced that it would be replacing ageing metal pipework in Ferryhill from the start of July – but has also noted the disruption this will cause. Picture: NORTHERN ECHO

County Durham roads to close for 16 WEEKS at the start of next month - here's why

The male tabby was discovered late on Friday (June 10) night in an alleyway at the back of Stephenson Street, Ferryhill, and was reported to the RSPCA. Pictures: RSPCA

Horror as cat found abandoned and stuck in a crisp box in County Durham alleyway

Train passes through Ferryhill Picture: SARAH CALDECOTT

The new rail lines and stations that could open in the North East by 2035

The North East travel company heading for a £2m landmark

Ferryhill Porsche driver broke motorway speed limits (file photo) Picture: Pixabay

County Durham Porsche driver fined almost £1,000 for breaking motorway speed limit

NOT READY 'Like a family': What it's like to work at a popular butchers famed for its pies

TAYLOR'S 100TH BIRTHDAY 'Like a family': What it's like to work at a popular butchers famed for its pies

Durham County Council is to consider a shop's licensing application. Picture: Northern Echo.

Police object to shop's alcohol licence following vodka sales to teenage girls

The 15-year-old appeared at Newton Aycliffe Magistrates’ Court on April 2 and was bailed by magistrates with conditions, including not to enter Eldon Terrace, Carlton Street or Ferversham Terrace, in Ferryhill, until April 22. Picture: GOOGLE.

Teenager, 15, BANNED from sections of County Durham after burglary and arson charges

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A dispersal order was in place at Ferryhill Leisure Centre between Saturday and Monday. Pictures: GOOGLE and NORTHERN ECHO.

Fears crime could return to County Durham leisure centre after 'dispersal order' finishes

The area surrounding the Ferryhill Leisure Centre is affected by the order. Picture: GOOGLE

Police officers are patrolling County Durham town after imposing dispersal order

Residents voted in the Ferryhill by-election. Picture: Northern Echo.

County Durham by-election: 25-year-old Labour candidate is ELECTED

Judge James Adkin varied court order to allow attack-victim to be visited by his son, the man responsible for his injuries.
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Man jailed for serious assault on his own father can now visit him

A polling station sign. Picture: Northern Echo.

Candidates for Durham County Council by-election set out their campaign issues

Man and women arrested in connection with baby death at County Durham home

Updated Man and woman arrested in connection with death of baby from County Durham home

Neve Lawson, 17, will be competing in the National Youth Boxing Championships in Barnsley this weekend. Pictures: ALISON LAWSON.

Meet the 17-year-old boxer vying to bring a national trophy back to County Durham

North East MPs took to parliament today (February 8) to discuss the reopening of the Leamside line.

North East MPs make the case for Leamside line re-opening in Parliament

CCTV showed Rank, 31, climbing into the victim's home before she was disturbed by the householder's dog and made a quick exit

Heroin addict was caught on CCTV climbing into burglary victim's home

A gathering on three points of the Leamside Line took place this morning between business leaders and politicians in the North East.

Fresh calls to reopen 21-miles of disused railway in County Durham

John Clemenson, given 32-month sentence for attack on now ex-partner

Man went 'berserk’ and attacked his on/off partner at male friend's home

The cheapest areas to buy a house in England - and four are in the North East

The cheapest areas to buy a house in England - and four are in the North East

Mary Foy MP (Inset) and the disused Leamside Line

North East MPs angered by Government's rejection of Leamside Line reopening

Deadlinev looming for parents to apply for secopndary school of choice for 2022/23 academic year

Here's how long parents have to apply for secondary school as deadline looms

Bishop Auckland Labour CLP vice-chair addressing the party conference in support of miners' pensions motion

Mineworkers’ pension boost motion earns support of Labour Party members

An early view of the Eldon Arms at Ferryhill Station

PREMIUM The story of the 150 year old hotel at a North East railway station

How Durham police seized more than half a million pounds from criminals

How Durham police seized more than half a million pounds from criminals

FOOLS: Managing director of Child’s Play Private Nursery, Laura Leigh Wayman, said she wished she could have seen the look on the thieves faces when they discovered there was only 60p in the stolen safe Picture: KATIE RICHARDSON

The day thieves drilled 7ft gates to steal 60p from a nursery

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

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

Matthew Watson has been jailed

Jail for 'violent and dangerous' man who brutally attacked woman with rolling pin

The land that could see the erection of six holiday chalets and a cafe Picture: Google Maps

Residents "worried" over plans for six holiday homes on unused land

North-East could LOSE two MPs in proposed shake up of UK parliament

North East could LOSE two MPs in proposed shake up of UK parliament

Drunken nuisance Paul Lee stole bottle of vodka from student flat at Parsons Field, Green Lane, Durham

Drunken nuisance had to be plucked from river by police and firefighters

Health Secretary Matt Hancock makes a statement to the House of Commons in Westminster, London, about the Covid-19 pandemic.

Hancock vows freedom will return 'one day’ in hint that roadmap WILL be delayed

A window on the world, Julie and Keith Purvis with their daughter Jade, left, whose life has been transformed by a laptop donated by Durham County Carers Support

County Durham Carers charity throws epileptic family a tech lifeline

Why we love County Durham and how to follow the latest news

Why we love County Durham and how to follow the latest news

Exit from lockdown reportedly to be delayed by two weeks as Covid cases rise

Exit from lockdown reportedly to be delayed by two weeks as Covid cases rise

Adrian Lamaj, one of three cannabis farmers jailed in separate cases at Durham Crown Court

Three men jailed after police uncover two domestic cannabis 'farms'

Tickets still available for a 'Work in progress' comedy night in County Durham

More than half of all region's Covid cases are now the Indian variant

More than half of all region's Covid cases are now the Indian variant

A WORKING men's club and a busy marketplace will be among the destinations visited by the NHS vaccine bus as it continues its journey across County Durham.

Vaccination bus makes return journey to deliver more jabs across County Durham

Duke of Edinburgh Gold Award winners

Youths complete Gold Duke of Edinburgh after three years and Covid restrictions

Campaigners say sixth form's suspended status isn't a true victory

Secretary of State for Education, Gavin Williamson and Richard Holden MP

Academy trust decides to keep sixth form in suspension instead of closure

Council gardener used

Cheeky council gardener helped himself to £50,000 in diesel

Liam Scott jailed for 54 months for engaging in sexual activity with a boy, 14

Updated Chef paid boy £30 to perform sex act on him

Brick thrown through County Durham bus window

Brick thrown through County Durham bus window

Jordan Caygill musician and Sunderland University graduate

Young musician's incredible journey from Wolsingham to Hollywood

Paul Wilson who is retiring as a vet Picture: SARAH CALDECOTT

Vet retires after nearly 30 years of looking after people's pets

A MURDERER, a drugs baron, violent offenders and a dangerous driver among those who appeared at Teesside Crown Court last month.

Here are some of the people facing justice last month

A688 shut in both directions after two vehicle crash

A688 shut in both directions after two vehicle crash

Peatlands on the Pennines

Peatlands across three counties restored to help save North Pennines environment

Open Reach to expand to rural areas

Internet upgrades roll out in rural areas across County Durham