Sedgefield News

Enviro-kid Tristan uses his Youtube videos to help people engage with nature. Picture: Kate English

Young green champion urges North-East to engage with nature
A NORTH-EAST youngster who ‘wants to be like Sir David Attenborough’ is leading the way as part of a record-breaking national green initiative.

Police close A1(M) to allow air ambulance to land after crash

Updated Police close A1(M) to allow air ambulance to land after crash

Dr Arnab Basu, CEO of Kromek Group

£1m loss as North East tech firm hit by supply delays - but revenue is up

Antony Jones led police on prolonged chase despite efforts to make him pull over Picture: DURHAM CONSTABULARY

Unlicensed driver went on wrong side of the road during County Durham police chase

A TUI aircraft Picture: PA/NORTHERN ECHO

TUI gives warning to holidaymakers flying from these airports - including Teesside

The serious collision happened near Thorpe Thewles, between Stockton and Sedgefield, in the early hours of Friday

Driver taken to hospital with serious injuries after crash with tree on A177

Organised by Sedgefield Harriers, the Neptune Relays were held in Hardwick Park on Wednesday (April 27) evening for the first time since the pandemic and attracted hundreds of runners of all ages from around the North East. Picture: RIGHT LINES.

Runners forge new records at County Durham event that returned for the first time since 2019

Artists from Sylvan Skills led a willow-weaving workshop at Hardwick Park. Picture: Chris Booth

PICTURE GALLERY: Thousands uncover the magic of nature at Discover Brightwater’s Big Weekend

LIVE: North East road closed after multi-vehicle crash

RECAP: A177 reopens in both direction after crash involving number of vehicles

Earlier this month, County Durham and Darlington Fire and Rescue Service (CDDFRS) on-call firefighters joined paramedics from the North East Ambulance Service (NEAS) to attend a ‘new look’ Sedgefield Fire Station. Picture: CDDFRS.

Fire station ready to serve in County Durham after one big refurbishment

Durham results suggest mood has swung against Johnson

THE ECHO SAYS... Durham results suggest mood has swung against Johnson

Our Level Up partners meet at NETPark

Level Up: How these firms are helping make diversity a keystone in North East

Man's phone threat to go to Sedgefield pub with knives and a gun 'to harm people' thought to have been a 'cry for help' Picture: THE NORTHERN ECHO

Man threatened to go into pub in County Durham with knives and gun to 'harm people'

How it could look: Cirencester's running community backs plans to bring athletics track to Kingshill Sports Complex

Major sport site in County Durham approved despite more than 100 objections

The Prince of Wales unveils a plaque as he visits Kromek PLC in Sedgefield, County Durham. Picture: PA

north east royal visit Prince Charles visits the County Durham firm helping to save lives

HRH Prince Charles on a visit to Redcar in 2016. Picture: CHRIS BOOTH

NORTH EAST ROYAL VISIT Prince Charles to visit parts of County Durham and Darlington TODAY on North East tour

Dr Arnab Basu, Kromek CEO

North East tech firm signs deal for £1.7m to help stop 'dirty bomb' attacks

Sedgefield-based Kromek Group plc’s nuclear-detection devices were deployed at the NATO summit last week. Picture: KROMEK and NORTHERN ECHO.

How a County Durham company is helping protect world leaders at NATO summits

Ben Hetherington (left) won a silver medal in the MC3 3k category at the National Track Championships. Picture: SWPix

Sedgefield para-cyclist Ben Hetherington wins silver medal at Nationals after surviving horror crash

Teams from the neighbourhood policing team and council officials attended Hardwick Hall in Sedgefield yesterday (March 28) evening after reports of young people drinking were made by locals. Picture: NORTHERN ECHO.

Alcohol seized from underage drinkers at County Durham beauty spot after public complaints

A 5p per litre reduction is in place until March 2023, which is the biggest rate cut on record

Supermarkets in County Durham and Darlington SLASH fuel prices - see where

Left to right, Reiner Albrecht, head of sales, Illig group; Andy Bairstow, CEO, PFF Group; and Matthew Revels, sales and marketing manager, Illig UK with other members of the team

£2m tech investment at Sedgefield is a world-first

Dame Maura Regan attended a ceremony at Windsor Castle this week

Damehood for miner's daughter who has been leading schools in Darlington for decades

MPs and government ministers have had their say on the UK's response to accepting Ukrainian refugees. Pictures: NORTHERN ECHO.

'Staggeringly slow' - County Durham MP responds to the Ukraine visa situation from UK government

Rob Tocher (left) will travel to a field hospital in Ukraine to deliver medical supplies.

County Durham veteran driving medical supplies to a Ukraine field hospital

Poet Harry Man leads the first creative-writing workship at Aycliffe Village Hall. Picture: Peter Barron

Free creative-writing courses get underway to celebrate life around river

Adam Dovaston was triumphant at the Sedgefield ball game on Tuesday (March 1). Picture: PUBLIC.

Sedgefield ball game winner gains bragging rights after Shrove Tuesday triumph

Pictures show work underway on new Tim Hortons cafe in Teesside Park

Pictures show work underway on new North East Tim Hortons café

A visualisation of the planned development of NETPark. Picture: Ryder Architecture.

County Durham development to get even bigger as plans for more units approved

Sedgefield ball game took place this afternoon (March 1) to mark Shrove Tuesday. Picture: SARAH CALDECOTT.

18 incredible pictures as Sedgefield ball game returns - can you spot yourself?

Sedgefield ball game market Shrove Tuesday in Sedgefield earlier today (March 1). Picture: SARAH CALDECOTT.

Scrums, mud and a lot of pints - why hundreds lined the streets of County Durham town

Geoff Hill, from Sedgefield, and Ollie O’Mara, from Wynyard, undertook the challenge to raise money for their friend Rob Reay, who has been diagnosed with motor neurone disease (MND)

Pair of Jedi knights scale Roseberry Topping 93 times in aid of friend with MND

St Edmund's Church, in Sedgefield, staging prayer vigil and service for people of Ukraine Picture: ST EDMUND'S CHURCH

Special prayer for peace and service in support of people of Ukraine

County Hall in Durham. Picture: Northern Echo.

Bad news for developer as plan to build homes in County Durham is REJECTED

Cllr David Boyes. Picture: Durham County Council.

APPROVED: Plan to build a dozen new homes on scrubland in County Durham

Could Sedgefield MP Paul Howell lose his seat to Labour at next General Election?

Could Sedgefield MP Paul Howell lose his seat to Labour at next General Election?

Ambulance crews and firefighters will soon sgare the same base after a reshuffle has turned Sedgefield fire station into a co-location deal . Picture: NORTHERN ECHO.

Ambulance crews and firefighters to merge bases in County Durham town

CTO of IBEX Innovations, Paul Scott

X-ray software from North East could help predict crippling bone disease

Boris Johnson: a charlatan?

OPINION: PHIL WILSON Can we trust Boris? I think everyone knows the answer...

The festival has been announced for Hardwick Festival, which will be taking place in Sedgefield in August. Picture: HARDWICK FESTIVAL.

Major dance festival returns to County Durham - and boasts a world-famous line-up

Paul Howell MP has been accused of

Sedgefield MP claims people want to 'move on' from scandal - and it doesn't go down well

The Scania truck which collided with the interchange concrete bridge near Junction 60 on Thursday morning

Police release HORRIFIC photo of HGV after A1(M) crash in County Durham

Driver taken to hospital with chest injuries after crash on A1(M) in County Durham

Driver taken to hospital after early morning crash on the A1(M) in County Durham

Hardwick Hall, used as maternity hospital in 1951, Picture: DURHAM COUNTY RECORD OFFICE, Ref D/Ph 327/242

Do you want to trace your family tree? Here's how you can

Richard Kirk, Chief Executive of PolyPhotonix

$10m deal for amazing sleep mask made in North East that could help people see again

Sewage entering the River Gaunless from polluted Coundon Burn, near Bishop Auckland, in March 2017

Environment Agency's damning statement after Bishop Auckland pollution incident

Julie Towler and Andrew Guppy accept donations from Brenda Moore, Brian Mutch, Julia and Chris Rowsby, Terri Larcombe, Julie and David Latheron, Michael King and Rachel Stephenson

Young people in County Durham town benefit from church's Christmas tree festival

Dr Arnab Basu, CEO of Kromek

Sedgefield technology company aims for highest revenue so far

Hanzard Drive, Wynyard

Plan for apartments, restaurant and boutique shops recommended for approval

Colin Wharton with memento marking milestone 350th appearance for Trimdon Veterans at Over 40s' league level

Hotshot Wharton a true ‘Vet’ racking up 350th game at Over 40s' level

Senior county councillors, officers and contractors reopening the refurbished New Elvet Bridge, in Durham, in October

Plans to keep traffic moving on county's road network seek council backing

Sir Keir Starmer has come out in support of Tony Blair after a petition to strip him of his knighthood reached more than half a million signatures

Kier Starmer backs Tony Blair's knighthood despite huge backlash - and petition

Christmas crafts, swimming sessions and theatrical workshops are just some of the activities set to entertain youngsters over the festive break

Fun activities with food on offer to County Durham youngsters this Christmas

St Edmund's Church, Sedgefield, holds its Christmas tree festival

Sedgefield's Christmas tree festival is a spirit-lifting fundraiser