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News and updates from County Durham, UK - we originally started this service on the bird app in 2012 and now here on Bluesky - Updates from the county include Darlington, Stockton, Consett, Spennymoor, and more

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County Durham @countydurham.bsky.social · 32m

A66 layby near Sedbury to close for four days for kerb replacement works #CountyDurham #Darlington #Stockton

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A66 layby near Sedbury to close for four days for kerb replacement works

Drivers face temporary restrictions on the A66 in North Yorkshire.

County Durham @countydurham.bsky.social · 16h

‘Scandalous’ end-of-life care situation prompts North Yorkshire councillors to act #CountyDurham #Darlington #Stockton

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‘Scandalous’ end-of-life care situation prompts North Yorkshire councillors to act

York and North Yorkshire councillors will write to NHS chiefs over “scandalous” end-of-life care governance, as hospices face funding pressures and bed losses.

County Durham @countydurham.bsky.social · 18h

85-year wait ends as forgotten RAF squadrons finally honoured at wartime base #CountyDurham #Darlington #Stockton

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85-year wait ends as forgotten RAF squadrons finally honoured at wartime base

A ceremony was held this week to salute two RAF squadrons that were based at Middleton St George near Darlington in World War Two.

County Durham @countydurham.bsky.social · 23h

'Stunning' walk blends industrial history, views and wildlife #CountyDurham #Darlington #Stockton

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'Stunning' walk blends industrial history, views and wildlife

Explore a seven-mile Pateley Bridge walk on the Nidderdale Way, linking River Nidd views, historic lead mines, moorland and Gouthwaite Reservoir in Yorkshire.

County Durham @countydurham.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Family pay tribute to 'extraordinary' teenager killed in car and tractor crash #CountyDurham #Darlington #Stockton

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Family pay tribute to

Family pay tribute to 19-year-old Alfie Miller, who died in an A163 crash near Barlby, Selby, on September 28 as police appeal for witnesses.

County Durham @countydurham.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Darlington residents invited to help plant thousands of spring bulbs #CountyDurham #Darlington #Stockton

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Darlington residents invited to help plant thousands of spring bulbs

Darlington residents can help plant 8,500 spring bulbs in Stanhope, North Lodge and North parks during October half-term, boosting biodiversity and wildlife.

County Durham @countydurham.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Six artists join forces for exhibition at Croft Village Hall, near Darlington #CountyDurham #Darlington #Stockton

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Six artists join forces for exhibition at Croft Village Hall, near Darlington

Six Darlington artists showcase paintings, pottery and prints at Croft Village Hall on October 10-11, featuring Frances Connolly, Petra Lloyd and four more.

County Durham @countydurham.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

£8.3m scheme to improve River Skerne water quality begins #CountyDurham #Darlington #Stockton

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£8.3m scheme to improve River Skerne water quality begins

Northumbrian Water will spend £8.3m upgrading Trimdon sewage works to cut phosphorus and improve water quality in County Durham’s River Skerne by 2027.

County Durham @countydurham.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

North East town launches 11 free youth clubs with £240k funding from mayor #CountyDurham #Darlington #Stockton

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North East town launches 11 free youth clubs with £240k funding from mayor

Middlesbrough Council launches 11 free youth clubs with £240,000 from Mayor Chris Cooke, offering activities for children aged 10-16 and SEND young people to 18.

County Durham @countydurham.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Barnard Castle venue launches tutored life drawing course #CountyDurham #Darlington #Stockton

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Barnard Castle venue launches tutored life drawing course

New tutored life drawing classes at The Witham in Barnard Castle, County Durham, led by artist Sarah Nelson, welcome artists of all abilities on Tuesday evenings.

County Durham @countydurham.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Tributes paid to popular award-winning North Yorkshire butcher #CountyDurham #Darlington #Stockton

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Tributes paid to popular award-winning North Yorkshire butcher

TRIBUTES have been paid to an award-winning popular butcher.

County Durham @countydurham.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

North Yorkshire stately home to be transformed into festive Victorian wonderland #CountyDurham #Darlington #Stockton

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North Yorkshire stately home to be transformed into festive Victorian wonderland

A Yorkshire stately home is set to be transformed into a festive Victorian wonderland.

County Durham @countydurham.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Fashion students turn donated clothes into catwalk creations for North East hospice #CountyDurham #Darlington #Stockton

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Fashion students turn donated clothes into catwalk creations for North East hospice

Northern College of Art students turned donated clothes into sustainable catwalk designs for Teesside Hospice at a September 26 charity fashion…

County Durham @countydurham.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Farmers urged to review finances after farming scheme closes early #CountyDurham #Darlington #Stockton

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Farmers urged to review finances after farming scheme closes early

Farmers who missed SFI 2026 after applications closed in under six hours are urged to review finances, investment plans and alternative funding…

County Durham @countydurham.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

North Yorkshire artists open studios to visitors for a winter weekend event #CountyDurham #Darlington #Stockton

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North Yorkshire artists open studios to visitors for a winter weekend event

Winter Open Studios returns across North Yorkshire, with artists’ studios, makers and Christmas gifts open to visitors

County Durham @countydurham.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

£350,000 contract approved to rebuild wall at North Yorkshire tourist attraction #CountyDurham #Darlington #Stockton

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£350,000 contract approved to rebuild wall at North Yorkshire tourist attraction

A contract worth an estimated £350,000 is set to be awarded to reconstruct the collapsed retaining wall at Knaresborough’s Viaduct Terrace.

County Durham @countydurham.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Royal family member visits North Yorkshire charity #CountyDurham #Darlington #Stockton

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Royal family member visits North Yorkshire charity

A NORTH Yorkshire charity had a royal visitor earlier this week.

County Durham @countydurham.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

North Yorkshire steam gala hailed as best in years #CountyDurham #Darlington #Stockton

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North Yorkshire steam gala hailed as best in years

A railway's annual steam gala has been hailed as its best in years.

County Durham @countydurham.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Veterans find purpose and belonging through Darlington programme #CountyDurham #Darlington #Stockton

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Veterans find purpose and belonging through Darlington programme

Army Benevolent Fund funding helps Darlington veterans rebuild their lives through Clervaux Trust’s Veterans’ Activity Days at The Fold in North…

County Durham @countydurham.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Popular North Yorkshire actor confirmed as host of prime time show #CountyDurham #Darlington #Stockton

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Popular North Yorkshire actor confirmed as host of prime time show

A POPULAR North Yorkshire actor has been confirmed as one of the hosts of a prime-time television programme.

County Durham @countydurham.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Surge in anti-social behaviour leaving residents 'terrified' is being addressed #CountyDurham #Darlington #Stockton

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Surge in anti-social behaviour leaving residents

A surge in anti-social behaviour that has left residents of a North Yorkshire 'terrified' is being addressed, officials have said.

County Durham @countydurham.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Good progress on maintenance work on main North Yorkshire road #CountyDurham #Darlington #Stockton

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Good progress on maintenance work on main North Yorkshire road

Good progress has been made on the Sutton Bank drainage improvement works.

County Durham @countydurham.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Walkers complete challenge as campaign raises £17,649 for Darlington SEND families #CountyDurham #Darlington #Stockton

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Walkers complete challenge as campaign raises £17,649 for Darlington SEND families

One mother’s fight for better opportunities for her autistic son has inspired dozens of people to walk 16.5 miles for SEND families across…

County Durham @countydurham.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Community-saved North Yorkshire pub crowned CAMRA regional winner #CountyDurham #Darlington #Stockton

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Community-saved North Yorkshire pub crowned CAMRA regional winner

A North Yorkshire village pub saved by its community has been named one of the region’s best after years of work by volunteers, staff and…

County Durham @countydurham.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Permanent 50mph speed limit to be introduced on section of A19 - public notice #CountyDurham #Darlington #Stockton

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Permanent 50mph speed limit to be introduced on section of A19 - public notice

National Highways will introduce a permanent 50mph speed limit on the A19 between Portrack and Stockton Road interchanges from September 30, 2026,…

County Durham @countydurham.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Free valuation day at North Yorkshire abbey celebrates Mouseman legacy #CountyDurham #Darlington #Stockton

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Free valuation day at North Yorkshire abbey celebrates Mouseman legacy

Tennants Auctioneers hosts an Ampleforth Abbey valuation day on October 21, with free Mouseman, antiques and collectables valuations, plus talks and…

County Durham @countydurham.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

North Yorkshire hospices warn of cuts and closures as funding crisis deepens #CountyDurham #Darlington #Stockton

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North Yorkshire hospices warn of cuts and closures as funding crisis deepens

Hospice services across North Yorkshire are at risk of cuts and closure as a multi-million-pound funding crisis deepens, charity chiefs have warned.

County Durham @countydurham.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

North Yorkshire housing association appoints new chair after board member steps down #CountyDurham #Darlington #Stockton

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North Yorkshire housing association appoints new chair after board member steps down

Tim Payne appointed chair of North Yorkshire housing association Broadacres, succeeding Helen Simpson OBE after her six-year term leading the board.

County Durham @countydurham.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

Seven North Yorkshire care beds to close as services shift towards home support #CountyDurham #Darlington #Stockton

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Seven North Yorkshire care beds to close as services shift towards home support

Seven short-term care beds in North Yorkshire are to be decommissioned as health bosses shift resources towards providing more care in people’s…

County Durham @countydurham.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

Yorkshire Dales crayfish reserve highlights battle against invaders #CountyDurham #Darlington #Stockton

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Yorkshire Dales crayfish reserve highlights battle against invaders

As I mentioned last week, I came across a reserve for the white-clawed crayfish on a recent walk near Threshfield Quarry in the Yorkshire Dales…

County Durham @countydurham.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

'Frightmare on the Farm' to bring spooky fun to North East attraction #CountyDurham #Darlington #Stockton

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'Frightmare on the Farm' to bring spooky fun to North East attraction

Newham Grange Farm’s Frightmare on the Farm brings Halloween thrills, jump scares, pumpkin picking and a disco after dark to Coulby Newham

County Durham @countydurham.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

Medieval burial discoveries to be explored at North East archaeology day event #CountyDurham #Darlington #Stockton

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Medieval burial discoveries to be explored at North East archaeology day event

Tees Archaeology Day on October 3 explores Hart Manor’s 365 Anglo-Saxon burials, medieval life and North East discoveries at Stockton Central…

County Durham @countydurham.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

North Yorkshire museum hosting Regency Weekend with ball and soirée #CountyDurham #Darlington #Stockton

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North Yorkshire museum hosting Regency Weekend with ball and soirée

A North Yorkshire museum is hosting a Regency Weekend next month - including a country ball and soirée.

County Durham @countydurham.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

East Coast Main Line works to disrupt trains through Darlington - this is when #CountyDurham #Darlington #Stockton

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East Coast Main Line works to disrupt trains through Darlington - this is when

Darlington and North Yorkshire passengers face East Coast Main Line disruption this autumn with replacement buses arranged.

County Durham @countydurham.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Queues mounting in major North Yorkshire road after van fire and crash #CountyDurham #Darlington #Stockton

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Queues mounting in major North Yorkshire road after van fire and crash

Delays are increasing after two incidents - a van fire which spread to grass and a crash - at a major junction on a North Yorkshire road.

County Durham @countydurham.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Retired North Yorkshire man drives pig farmer's truck to war zone #CountyDurham #Darlington #Stockton

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Retired North Yorkshire man drives pig farmer

Retirement took an unexpected turn for one man who swapped a quiet life in North Yorkshire for a new mission delivering aid to Ukraine.

County Durham @countydurham.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Red Squirrel enclosures welcomes new arrival #CountyDurham #Darlington #Stockton

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Red Squirrel enclosures welcomes new arrival

Castle Howard Arboretum has welcomed a young female Red Squirrel just in time for autumn.

County Durham @countydurham.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Residents urged to shape future of thriving market town #CountyDurham #Darlington #Stockton

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Residents urged to shape future of thriving market town

Residents are being urged to shape the future of thriving North Yorkshire market town

County Durham @countydurham.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Paddington actor to visit North Yorkshire town #CountyDurham #Darlington #Stockton

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Paddington actor to visit North Yorkshire town

Paddington-star Hugh Bonneville is bringing his newest children’s adventure to a North Yorkshire town.

County Durham @countydurham.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Drivers slammed for parking on double yellow lines despite new rules near school #CountyDurham #Darlington #Stockton

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Drivers slammed for parking on double yellow lines despite new rules near school

Drivers have been slammed for parking on new double yellow lines near a Yarm school after safety concerns sparked a waft of improvements.

County Durham @countydurham.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Prize-winning pianist Thomas Kelly to open Darlington Piano Society season #CountyDurham #Darlington #Stockton

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Prize-winning pianist Thomas Kelly to open Darlington Piano Society season

Prize-winning pianist Thomas Kelly opens Darlington Piano Society's 2026-27 season at Central Hall, performing Liszt, Chopin and Rachmaninov.

County Durham @countydurham.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Darlington woman completes two-day triathlon helping to raise £950 for baby hospice #CountyDurham #Darlington #Stockton

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Darlington woman completes two-day triathlon helping to raise £950 for baby hospice

A Darlington woman has completed her own triathlon to raise money for a baby hospice.

County Durham @countydurham.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Artist Mackenzie Thorpe showcases 1,000 sculptures by North East pupils #CountyDurham #Darlington #Stockton

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Artist Mackenzie Thorpe showcases 1,000 sculptures by North East pupils

More than 1,000 schoolchildren’s sculptures are being showcased in a Richmond art gallery after taking part in a community project in…

County Durham @countydurham.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Parking charges to remain at three Yorkshire Water reservoirs after trial #CountyDurham #Darlington #Stockton

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Parking charges to remain at three Yorkshire Water reservoirs after trial

Parking charges are here to stay at three popular Yorkshire Water reservoirs.

County Durham @countydurham.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Yorkshire Dales report highlights progress on nature and communities #CountyDurham #Darlington #Stockton

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Yorkshire Dales report highlights progress on nature and communities

Partners across the Yorkshire Dales are making strong progress towards a greener, more resilient and vibrant future, a new report says.

County Durham @countydurham.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Plans for 230 homes at Darlington garden village project set for decision by council #CountyDurham #Darlington #Stockton

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Plans for 230 homes at Darlington garden village project set for decision by council

Plans to build 224 homes at Burtree Garden Village will be discussed by councillors as the major development on the edge of Darlington continues to…

County Durham @countydurham.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Bishop Auckland academy team raises more than £2,500 in Great North Run #CountyDurham #Darlington #Stockton

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Bishop Auckland academy team raises more than £2,500 in Great North Run

King James I Academy staff and a sixth-form student from North Yorkshire raised more than £2,500 in the Great North Run,

County Durham @countydurham.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

New portrait celebrates prominent North Yorkshire family’s link to historic lifeboat #CountyDurham #Darlington #Stockton

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New portrait celebrates prominent North Yorkshire family’s link to historic lifeboat

A collection charting a centuries-old connection between a prominent North Yorkshire family and the world's oldest surviving lifeboat will be…

County Durham @countydurham.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Britain sometimes has so much 'free' electricity it pays wind farms to switch off #CountyDurham #Darlington #Stockton

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Britain sometimes has so much electricity it pays wind farms to switch off

Britain can have so much wind power that electricity is “effectively free”. A new report says households could cut bills by using power when it…

County Durham @countydurham.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Two in hospital after 'serious crash' sees Porsche collide with cars and pedestrians #CountyDurham #Darlington #Stockton

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Two in hospital after

Two people were taken to hospital after a “serious crash” where a car is believed to have collided into two people and three other vehicles.