Spennymoor14 Dec 2024'Pitmen Painter work was hanging in my dining room'Tom McGuinness's work is now being displayed in an art gallery after it was given to his teacher.14 Dec 2024England3 Dec 2024New police hub to give force 'more patrol time'Durham Police say the hub will have one of the most advanced police custody suites in the UK.3 Dec 2024England16 Nov 2024Free school meals auto-enrolment 'way forward'It is hoped the automatic sign up will become a standard practice after a pilot in County Durham.16 Nov 2024England1 Nov 2024Budget confirmation for £20m town centre plansThe town is set to receive £20m to help fund its plans scheduled over the next 10 years.1 Nov 2024Tees24 Oct 2024Four men sentenced for 'disgraceful' mob attackThe four punched and kicked their victim as he lay defenceless on the ground, a court hears.24 Oct 2024Tees18 Oct 2024Homes plan would 'change village's character'A meeting hears the homes would change the area's "character" despite developers pushing their need.18 Oct 2024Tees16 Oct 2024Council service hubs cut to one-day openingDemand for the hubs has fallen by about 66% since the 2017-2018 financial year, the council says.16 Oct 2024England3 Oct 2024Saga of 'monstrous' solar farm ends with approvalCritics call it monstrous, but the 282 acres of land at Hett will house solar panels.3 Oct 2024England1 Oct 2024Plans for mortuary next to school withdrawn Hardy’s Funeral Services had hoped to convert a house in Spennymoor.1 Oct 2024England