Shotley Bridge3 days agoBiking Santas take to road in festive fund raiseRiders are raising money for Brain Tumour Research, in memory of a farmer who died in 2014.3 days agoWear1 Dec 2024Your pictures: First snow of the seasonPeople in the north-east of England and Cumbria see chilly scenes as snow falls.1 Dec 2024England19 Nov 2024Concerns new hospital project 'will never happen'The scheme is under review by the government, with costs rising to between £50m and £60m.19 Nov 2024England12 Oct 2024Homes scheme on hold as new hospital under reviewAn "apartment scheme for older people" next to the new unit is also facing uncertainty.12 Oct 202411 Oct 2024Northern Lights dazzle in North East and CumbriaNight skies offered the strongest showing of the phenomenon in the UK since May, claims BBC Weather.11 Oct 2024England23 Sep 2024Electric car club gets cash boost to help othersBlackhall Mill Community Association's car club now has a fleet of six electric vehicles.23 Sep 2024England29 Jul 2024Fears for future of delayed new hospitalThe Government announces a review of the previous administration's hospital projects.29 Jul 2024Wear23 Dec 2023Father's murder remains unsolved after 30 yearsThe takeaway delivery driver is believed to have been lured to his death late on 23 December, 1993.23 Dec 2023Wear2 Oct 2023New hospital 'many millions' over budgetThe new Shotley Bridge Hospital in Consett was due to open in 2025, but has been hit by delays.2 Oct 2023Tyne & Wear