Ferryhill News

Located on land to the south of Dean Road, a mix of two, three and four-bedroomed homes are due to be built.

Planning and development

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'Wonderful' plans for 53 homes in County Durham town approved

Plans for a County Durham takeaway have been formally approved by the council.

Plans for a County Durham takeaway have been formally approved by the council.

Planning and development

County Durham takeaway plans formally approved by the council

Labour has retained control of a County Durham council ward following the death of a councillor.

Labour has retained control of a County Durham council ward following the death of a councillor.

'Inconsistent experiences and outcomes' for SEND services in County Durham

In County Durham, around 894 people die each year from causes linked to smoking which could have been prevented.

In County Durham, around 894 people die each year from causes linked to smoking which could have been prevented.

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County Durham aims to reduce smoking to just five per cent of residents by 2030

Female defendant who attacked elderly man and spat at police officer narrowly escaped an immediate prison sentence at Durham Crown Court

Female defendant who attacked elderly man and spat at police officer narrowly escaped an immediate prison sentence at Durham Crown Court

Durham Crown Court

Woman ripped hair from man's head after being asked to leave County Durham club

Extra community hospital beds will be available in County Durham and Darlington this winter to help ease demand on NHS hospitals.

Extra community hospital beds will be available in County Durham and Darlington this winter to help ease demand on NHS hospitals.

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Extra hospital beds open in County Durham and Darlington ahead of busy winter period

North East Mayor Kim McGuinness has made a £1 fare pledge for young people to help them reach educational and job-seeking destinations

North East Mayor Kim McGuinness has made a £1 fare pledge for young people to help them reach educational and job-seeking destinations

Child Poverty Summit

North East Mayor

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North East Mayor to make £1 fare pledge for under-21s on school and job-seeking trips

Plans have been submitted to the council.

Plans have been submitted to the council.

Planning and development

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Plans to convert County Durham chemist into flats submitted

Seconds Out Boxing Academy in Ferryhill on their fundraiser night in memory of Paul Eddy, their coach

Seconds Out Boxing Academy in Ferryhill on their fundraiser night in memory of Paul Eddy, their coach

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County Durham boxing gym hosts special fundraiser in memory of beloved coach

County Durham and Darlington Police and Crime Commissioner Joy Allen

County Durham and Darlington Police and Crime Commissioner Joy Allen

County Durham and Darlington PCC

Public sets out is priorities for policing in County Durham and Darlington

Paul Eddy, a 'pillar of the community' has sadly died at age 51

Paul Eddy, a 'pillar of the community' has sadly died at age 51

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County Durham 'legend' remembered for transforming lives dies aged 51

County Durham residents will have a better say in improving their communities under new plans to involve local voices.

County Durham residents will have a better say in improving their communities under new plans to involve local voices.

Local government

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County Durham residents to have greater say on improving area and how to spend money

Baths Bridge in Durham City

Baths Bridge in Durham City

Local government

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County Durham bridges requiring repairs and 'significant investment' due to damage

Coxhoe Primary School issued a desperate plea for additional funding to help it cope with the expanding number of children living within its catchment area.

Coxhoe Primary School issued a desperate plea for additional funding to help it cope with the expanding number of children living within its catchment area.

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Concerns children could be forced to leave Durham village to attend other schools

The new housing estate will be built on land west of Coronation Terrace, Coxhoe, after a proposal was approved by Durham County Council’s planning committee on Tuesday.

The new housing estate will be built on land west of Coronation Terrace, Coxhoe, after a proposal was approved by Durham County Council’s planning committee on Tuesday.

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Plans for 83 County Durham homes approved despite concerns over impact on school

We have rounded court results from Newton Aycliffe Magistrates' Court that occurred last week.

We have rounded court results from Newton Aycliffe Magistrates' Court that occurred last week.

Newton Aycliffe Magistrates Court

A stalker and shoplifters among those who have appeared in County Durham courts

PCC Joy Allen (left) with staff at The Cornforth Partnership

PCC Joy Allen (left) with staff at The Cornforth Partnership

County Durham charity receives £73,000 boost to prevent crime and keep people safe

Special investigation

Special investigation

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'No support': Mother moved to County Durham from London day after hospital discharge

Ferryhill to host annual Christmas Fayre and lights switch-on

Ferryhill to host annual Christmas Fayre and lights switch-on

County Durham town to host annual Christmas Fayre and lights switch-on: key details

Anxious council leaders have urged the government to deliver the pledged £73 million transport funding for County Durham after months of delays.

Anxious council leaders have urged the government to deliver the pledged £73 million transport funding for County Durham after months of delays.

Local government

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Labour urged to deliver £73m County Durham transport funding amid uncertainty

A new crime sticker initiative to prevent agricultural theft in rural communities has been introduced in County Durham and Darlington.

A new crime sticker initiative to prevent agricultural theft in rural communities has been introduced in County Durham and Darlington.

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Police launch new stickers to prevent agricultural theft in Durham and Darlington

Councillor Mark Wilkes, of Durham County Council

Councillor Mark Wilkes, of Durham County Council

Local government

Council urged to avoid incinerators as recycling rates drop across County Durham

Banned driver Carl Blower was jailed for 14 months at Durham Crown Court after becoming involved in a high-speed police chase on roads between Newton Aycliffe and Ferryhill

Banned driver Carl Blower was jailed for 14 months at Durham Crown Court after becoming involved in a high-speed police chase on roads between Newton Aycliffe and Ferryhill

Durham Crown Court

Banned Ferryhill driver continued police chase in County Durham on deflated tyres

“Crook, like many other places in the county, has HMOs that house ex-offenders and have their issues.

“Crook, like many other places in the county, has HMOs that house ex-offenders and have their issues.

Local government

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'How can we prevent County Durham high street shops from becoming residential areas?'

Twelve defendants jailed at Durham Crown Court during October

Twelve defendants jailed at Durham Crown Court during October

Durham Crown Court

A dozen offenders locked up at Durham Crown Court in October

Thousands of shoplifting offences in County Durham and Darlington have gone unpunished as traders continue to count the cost of stolen items.

Thousands of shoplifting offences in County Durham and Darlington have gone unpunished as traders continue to count the cost of stolen items.

Shopwatch Initiative

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Thousands of shoplifting offences going unpunished in Durham and Darlington

Killers, rapists, violent men and rioters among those in Teesside Crown Court in October

Killers, rapists, violent men and rioters among those in Teesside Crown Court in October

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NAMED: Killers, rapists, violent men and rioters - those locked up last month

Local government

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"A tenth" of people in County Durham town moved there by London councils

Family terrorised by men in balaclavas

Family terrorised by men in balaclavas

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Family moved hundreds of miles to Ferryhill terrorised by 'men in balaclavas'

County Hall, Durham.

County Hall, Durham.

Local government

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County Durham urged to 'put politics aside' and work to reduce child poverty

Rachel Reeves promised to set aside billions for victims of both scandals but Dave Farry remains unconvinced

Rachel Reeves promised to set aside billions for victims of both scandals but Dave Farry remains unconvinced

National government

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Multi-billion pound budget 'not enough' for blood and Horizon scandal victims

Local authorities in London have been accused of dumping families hundreds of miles away in County Durham as they cannot cope with increasing demand for housing.

Local authorities in London have been accused of dumping families hundreds of miles away in County Durham as they cannot cope with increasing demand for housing.

Local government

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Vulnerable families being rehomed in County Durham is 'absolute disgrace'

Ryan Turnbull has been jailed for domestic abuse and assaulting a child

Ryan Turnbull has been jailed for domestic abuse and assaulting a child

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Obsessive and controlling thug smashed basketball into child's face during row

Council Leader Amanda Hopgood criticised Carl Marshall and questioned why the Stanley councillor had missed multiple full council meetings.

Council Leader Amanda Hopgood criticised Carl Marshall and questioned why the Stanley councillor had missed multiple full council meetings.

Local government

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County Durham Labour leader criticised for missing council meetings in rant

Alison Warner and Jack Blades completed a cycle in memory of Zackary Blades and 30-year-old Karlene Warner

Alison Warner and Jack Blades completed a cycle in memory of Zackary Blades and 30-year-old Karlene Warner

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Mum completes emotional 700-mile cycle for grandson and daughter who died in A1 crash

Critics of a council decision to remove free parking in County Durham have questioned why communities were not consulted.

Critics of a council decision to remove free parking in County Durham have questioned why communities were not consulted.

Local government

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Critics question Durham Council decision to scrap free parking in County Durham

Emotional councillors in County Durham issued an impassioned plea on Wednesday after the tragic death of their 19-year-old nephew.

Emotional councillors in County Durham issued an impassioned plea on Wednesday after the tragic death of their 19-year-old nephew.

Calls for suicide prevention to be taught in schools after emotional plea

An evening to remember the life of former Boro footballer Bill Gates, left, will include the opportunity to buy a copy of a book about his family's campaign for safer sport

An evening to remember the life of former Boro footballer Bill Gates, left, will include the opportunity to buy a copy of a book about his family's campaign for safer sport

Middlesbrough FC

Former Boro legend remembered at event to tackle football heading issues

Thug who robbed man and terrorised shop workers jailed for EIGHT years

People who have been in court for shoplifting

People who have been in court for shoplifting

Named: Five people in court for shoplifting in County Durham

County Durham bus services a

County Durham bus services a

Local government

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County Durham bus services a "headache" for passengers after delays and cancellations

County Hall, Durham.

County Hall, Durham.

Local government

County Durham customer service centres reduced to one day a week - but new sites open

The Bread and Butter Thing opened three new food clubs this month, as part of a joint programme with Durham County Council.

The Bread and Butter Thing opened three new food clubs this month, as part of a joint programme with Durham County Council.

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Low-cost food hubs helping thousands of families open in County Durham

Plans to open a dog grooming studio in a garage have been approved.

Plans to open a dog grooming studio in a garage have been approved.

Planning and development

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Council approve plans for dog grooming business in County Durham home

Wood Lane, in Ferryhill

Wood Lane, in Ferryhill

Durham Constabulary

Little girl found in car park overnight after unlocking backdoor while family slept

Durham Police has stepped up rural patrols as part of a drive to offer reassurance to the county's countryside communities

Durham Police has stepped up rural patrols as part of a drive to offer reassurance to the county's countryside communities

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Durham Police step up rural patrols to reassure county's countryside communities

Key Durham council services to receive funding lifeline after Keir Starmer's pledge

Key Durham council services to receive funding lifeline after Keir Starmer's pledge

Local government

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Key Durham council services to receive funding lifeline after Keir Starmer's pledge

Miller Homes hopes to build the new housing estate on land west of Cornforth Lane in Coxhoe.

Miller Homes hopes to build the new housing estate on land west of Cornforth Lane in Coxhoe.

Planning and development

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Housing developer submits plans for 100 new homes in County Durham village

County Durham customer service centres could be cut to opening one day a week

County Durham customer service centres could be cut to opening one day a week

Local government

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County Durham customer service centres could be cut to opening one day a week

Aaron Whitwell facing a third prison sentence in four years at Durham Crown Court for sexual activity with a child

Aaron Whitwell facing a third prison sentence in four years at Durham Crown Court for sexual activity with a child

Durham Crown Court

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County Durham man facing third sentence for sexual activity with girls

A plea for extra funding to support council services in County Durham has been backed by Labour members.

A plea for extra funding to support council services in County Durham has been backed by Labour members.

Local government

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Pledge to support struggling County Durham residents amid financial concerns

Dene Bridge Row

Dene Bridge Row

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Road closed due to fallen telegraph pole - drivers advised to find alternative routes

The new solar farm will be built on around 282 acres of land at Hett, near Spennymoor.

The new solar farm will be built on around 282 acres of land at Hett, near Spennymoor.

Planning and development

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County Durham solar farm reapproved despite concern 'sun doesn't shine enough'

Kane Hardy, from School View, Ferryhill, Durham, pleaded guilty to several offences at Peterlee Magistrates' Court on September 27

Kane Hardy, from School View, Ferryhill, Durham, pleaded guilty to several offences at Peterlee Magistrates' Court on September 27

Peterlee Magistrates Court

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County Durham teenager's joyride on stolen motorcycle ends in nine-month curfew