Wolsingham13 hrs agoReservoir water 'helps fishing' in dry weatherNorthumbrian Water has moved water from Hury Reservoir into the Tees while doing maintenance work.13 hrs ago18 Jul 2026Illegal natural beauty area waste site shut downThe Environment Agency shuts a waste site in Wolsingham after reports of illegal waste dumping.18 Jul 202625 Mar 202619th Century bridge reopens after 'extensive work'Upgrades will provide "long-lasting protection", Durham County Council says.25 Mar 20262 Mar 2026Villagers fear collapsing road will never reopenThe C31 slipped into the river in January 2023 and residents want the council to finally fix it.2 Mar 202619 Dec 2025Bridge to close again as 'deterioration' foundThe crossing in County Durham will reopen temporarily on Friday before closing again next month.19 Dec 20257 Dec 2025Teesside and County Durham stories you might have missedCalls for an investigation into breast cancer care and a three-year road closure are in the news.7 Dec 202530 Nov 2025Village 'isolated' as road closed for three yearsThe C31 out of Hamsterley has been closed since part of the road slipped into the River Wear.30 Nov 20257 Sep 2025New walking route takes in 'roof of England'The circular 301km (188 mile) trail traverses Cumbria, County Durham and Northumberland.7 Sep 20254 May 2025Bridge repairs to begin after delayWork on the 131-year-old Causeway Bridge over the River Wear is to begin on Tuesday.4 May 2025...
