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Take a tour of the £1.75m 17‑bed mansion with views of Durham Cathedral and Castle
9+ hour, 52+ min ago (258+ words) A "unique" 17-bedroom Victorian mansion with views of some of Durham"s most iconic landmarks has gone on the market for "1,750,000. Farnley Tower, located on The Avenue, is described as a "prominent property" on one of the city"s most…...
Look inside the £1.75m luxury barn conversion hidden on exclusive Durham estate
8+ hour, 22+ min ago (535+ words) A "exceptional" four-bedroom barn conversion set within more than five acres of private land has gone on the market near Durham for "1,750,000. Moody Cottage, located within the exclusive Burn Hall estate, offers a blend of countryside and high-end modern living,…...
Tributes follow the death of highly acclaimed Durham sculptor Dr Fenwick Lawson
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (978+ words) Tributes have been paid following the death of world-renowned sculptor Dr Fenwick Lawson, the creator of distinctive works, many adorning his long-time home city of Durham. The acclaimed County Durham-born artist died peacefully, surrounded by his family, in hospital in…...
Durham Police call handlers dealt with 299 Christmas Day 999 calls
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (192+ words) Durham Police call handlers were kept busy over the festive period dealing with hundreds of calls to the force control room. A total of 1,783 emergency calls, alone, were received by the control room workforce between Christmas Eve and December 29. Of…...
Young County Durham performers appear at cathedral with X-Factor singers
3+ mon, 2+ week ago (434+ words) Dreams came true on stage for a group of young group of County Durham singers in a dazzling festive performance. Fifty-three young performers from the Pauline Quirke Academy of Performing Arts in Durham performed alongside G4 at Durham Cathedral in a…...
Mary Taylor named Carer of the Year at Echo's County Durham Together Awards
3+ mon, 2+ week ago (311+ words) Mary Taylor hasn't always been lucky at the County Durham Together Awards " having been nominated for Carer of the Year on multiple occasions by her clients, but never taking home the coveted trophy. However, that all changed this year when…...
Durham PCC issues stark warning about police precept ahead of potential rise
3+ mon, 2+ week ago (411+ words) Residents paying a police precept across County Durham and Darlington is needed to prevent crime and protect communities, the area's commissioner has warned." People throughout the region are being asked how much they are prepared to pay towards policing in…...
Road closure for busy Durham Christmas event - plus biglist of roadworks over weekend
3+ mon, 3+ week ago (475+ words) Durham City centre will see road closures this weekend as the Christmas light switch on draws crowds of up to 2,500. The annual Durham City Christmas light switch on is set to take place on November 30, from 5pm to 6.30pm, with Market Place…...
Man facing stalking charges and threatening to disclose intimate images of women
3+ mon, 3+ week ago (167+ words) A County Durham man is facing trial for a series of stalking charges and threatening to disclose intimate images of women. Kole McCabe is also accused of sending communication threatening death or serious harm. The 32-year-old is alleged to have…...
Santa to swap sleigh for fire engine as emergency service tour returns for 2025
3+ mon, 3+ week ago (219+ words) Santa is set to join firefighters on a magical fire engine tour of County Durham and Darlington this Christmas. Firefighters from County Durham and Darlington Fire and Rescue Service (CDDFRS) are hosting their yearly 'Santa On Tour' event to bring…...