Sedgefield News

Council Leader Amanda Hopgood

Durham council urges government to repay £1.2m spent on failed levelling up bids

Local authorities deal with increased demand from residents who are in need due to rising rents

Millions spent on housing the homeless in County Durham - as council uses B&Bs

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New Banking Hub in Newton Aycliffe opens pictured Vicki Hunt from Santander, Richard Fleetwood Bank Hub Operator and Bailey Minnikin Counter Clerk Credit: SARAH CALDECOTT

County Durham banking hub opens its doors - take a look inside the new facility

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Chief Constable Rachel Bacon in Crook, County Durham

New Durham police chief to put more officers on the streets to respond to crime

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Wootzano wins New Business of the Year at the 2023 BUSINESSiQ Awards

BUSINESSiQ award winners sign $47m US contract

The Ibex Innovations team

Innovative North East tech could revolutionise life for osteoporosis sufferers

Durham and Darlington Police and Crime Commissioner Joy Allen (left) and Rachel Bacon

Your chance to question police chief about crime in County Durham and Darlington

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The Local Government Boundary Commission says Durham County Council should consist of 98 councillors serving 51 division

Final proposals reveal the number of councillors set to be cut in County Durham

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The pensioners were left hundreds out of pocket after the incident

Durham and Teesside residents warned after pensioners duped out of cash

Police were called to Bluebell Meadow Primary School on Wednesday

Police called after man spotted with gun near County Durham primary school

How the new custody and forensic hub could look

New Durham police custody and forensic hub delayed by almost a year

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A new wedding venue at Hardwick Hall Hotel

How couples can 'sail' in to wedded bliss with a new venue at historic hotel

A councillor has told how she felt suicidal after receiving care from a regional healthcare trust

Councillor warns public have 'no faith' in crisis-hit TEWV during emotional speech

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Warning over healthcare 'postcode lottery' in County Durham

County Durham residents face 'postcode lottery' when booking healthcare appointments

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The County Durham projects, submitted by the local authority, detailed plans to regenerate town centres, improve transport connectivity, and create new cultural attractions

Council's shock as five County Durham levelling up bids fail for the second time

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A raft of new measures to tackle the housing crisis in County Durham are set to be introduced

Proposed council tax rises on empty County Durham homes aim to help housing crisis

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Durham County Council has set out plans to provide an additional 32 bed spaces in the region

Council bid for more homeless accommodation and support across County Durham

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Scoolchildren with a prototype lantern for Lumiere during a recent visit from the team at Kromek

Durham youngsters' solar powered lanterns to bring the wow factor to Lumiere 2023

Bill Cooksey has died at the age of 102

Tributes paid to 'incredible' RAF veteran and NHS fundraiser after his death at 102

Just Stop oil protestors in London on Monday (November 6)

County Durham MP berates protest for 'targeting' cenotaph

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A man was seriously injured in a crash on the A177 near Sedgefield

Person seriously ill in hospital after two-vehicle crash on County Durham road

A Great North Air Ambulance

Person taken to hospital after 'medical episode' at County Durham college

One person taken to hospital after crash in County Durham as air ambulance called out

One person taken to hospital after crash in County Durham as air ambulance called out

The North East devolution deal could bring £1.4 billion to the region

North East devolution deal is ‘once in a lifetime' chance to help left behind areas

Dr Arnab Basu, CEO of Kromek Group

Global bio-terror threats lead to $6.9m orders for North East tech team

Crash on the A689 near Sedgefield

Motorcyclist taken to hospital for treatment to injuries after County Durham crash

Durham County Council has relaunched a campaign to support the voluntary and community sector in partnership with the County Durham Community Foundation.

New County Durham 'Welcome Spaces' to help vulnerable and isolated residents

Paul Howell, Sedgefield MP

Sedgefield MP stands to be Conservative candidate for North East mayor

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Figures show incidents of fly-tipping remain at a historically low 5,266

Council toughens stance on fly-tipping to catch criminals in County Durham

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Parents demonstrate in support of St Leonard's Catholic School, Durham, which has been disrupted by sub standard reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete (Raac)

Closed schools and home learning - how RAAC is affecting County Durham pupils

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Councillors have agreed to extend its council tax reduction scheme in a bid to protect thousands of people impacted by rising household costs.

Council tax discount scheme which supports County Durham residents extended

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Business coach Ian Kinnery

Businessman opens up on mental health battle that led him to try take own life

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Durham Cathedral was promoted as one of the region's cultural landmarks

How Durham plans to bounce back after losing city of culture bid

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The latest update from Durham County Council’s climate emergency response plan highlights the fall in carbon emissions

Council hails progress in helping County Durham have a sustainable future

The local authority is cautious about its finances and has stressed the need for stability.

Durham Council warns of 'immense' financial challenges as it makes budget cuts

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The delegation at NETPark

Business team from Florida tours North East's top pioneers

Magistrates court

NAMED: Sedgefield man caught drink driving in Mercedes he took without consent

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Durham County Council has warned it must make £12.1million in budget savings

County Durham residents could pay more council tax - amid budget pressures

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Hardwick Festival 2023 drew in almost 30,000 music fans.

Tickets on sale for 'biggest and best' Hardwick Festival for 10th anniversary

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County Hall, the current county council headquarters in Durham

Council set to demolish Durham headquarters and relocate to new site

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Alleged conmen arrested en route to victims home in courier fraud ploy

Suspected conmen arrested in Darlington by officers investigating courier fraud ploy

Suspected courier fraudsters arrested on the way to pick up £4,500 in cash from potential elderly victim.

Suspected courier fraudsters arrested on the way to pick up £4,500 in cash

Historian David Olusoga meeting members of the Save Leisure Gateshead campaign outside Gateshead Leisure Centre

'This is a disgrace': TV historian condemns North East leisure centre closure

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Sedgefield Memory Cafe is held in the Methodist Church Hall every month

How a County Durham community cafe is helping people with dementia

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Prosecution brought by the Environment Agency against housing developer Taylor Wimpey over a sewage effluent discharge at Sedgefield

Housebuilder Taylor Wimpey prosecuted over County Durham sewage discharge

Hacienda DJ Graeme Park headlined Hardwick Festival on Friday (August 18) just months after the death of his 18-year-old twin son.

HARDWICK FESTIVAL 2023 Hacienda legend Graeme Park on headlining Hardwick 2023 months after son died

The former Oasis guitarist brought a mix of hits from his former band, as well as some new material from recent EPs and albums.

81 photos on final day of Hardwick Festival 2023 - can you spot yourself?

Hardwick Festival continued on Saturday with a second day of music. Here's 40 pictures from the event - can you see yourself?

Hardwick Festival 2023 42 pictures from day two of Hardwick Festival 2023 - can you see yourself?

The Kooks, Scouting For Girls and Mel C were among the acts to delight the crowds on day two of the Hardwick Festival in Sedgefield

HARDWICK FESTIVAL 2023 Sporty Spice, The Kooks and Kevin and Perry: Hardwick Festival highlights, day two

Here’s a list of the North East venues showing the World Cup final.

LISTED: Where you can watch the Lionesses' World Cup Final this weekend

Hardwick Festival got underway with a bang, transforming the Sedgefield estate into a giant dancefloor

HARDWICK FESTIVAL A celebration of music as Craig Charles and Peter Hook star on day one of festival

Hardwick Festival 2023

HARDWICK FESTIVAL 2023 Pictures from day one of Hardwick Festival 2023 - can you spot yourself?

Here is the full Met Office forecast for Hardwick Festival this weekend as crowds descend for a weekend of music. File photo: Hardwick Festival 2022.

Hardwick Festival: Will it rain? Met Office forecast for full weekend event

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Want to grab a last-minute ticket for Hardwick Festival this weekend? Here's all you need to know on buying a ticket and whether camping slots are available. File photo: Hardwick Festival 2022.

Hardwick Festival: Can I still get tickets? Low-down on last-minute entry