Chester-le-Street3 days ago'Pack a picnic' plea after barbecue blazeIt comes after County Durham crews spent nearly two hours tackling a blaze at a country park.3 days ago9 Jul 2026Man, 83, smashes cycling feat in memory of wifeEddie McGourley, 83, hopes he is fastest octogenarian to cycle from Land's End to John O'Groats.9 Jul 20264 Jul 2026Man, 83, attempts cycling record in memory of wifeEddie McGourley, 83, wants to be the fastest octogenarian to cycle from Land's End to John O'Groats.4 Jul 20263 Jul 2026Couple opening museum to celebrate town's heritagePeople are already offering exhibits for the new museum in Chester-le-Street.3 Jul 202625 Jun 2026Hotel at cricket ground unanimously approvedThe six-storey hotel at Chester-le-Street's Riverside ground includes tiered seating for spectators.25 Jun 202612 Jun 2026Girlguiding and sea rescue volunteer honouredExceptional people across the north-east of England are recognised in the King's Birthday Honours.12 Jun 20261 May 2026Passenger in fatal car crash had 'heart of gold'Paying tribute to 20-year-old Lewis Smith, his family say he was the glue that held them together. 1 May 202630 Apr 2026Overturned car crash driver 'life of the party'The family of Jordan Orrock, 20, who died on the A1(M) at Chester-le-Street, pay tribute to him.30 Apr 202628 Apr 2026Second man, 20, dies after A1(M) overnight crashA second man dies and a third is in hospital in a stable condition following the crash near Durham.28 Apr 2026...
