Lanchester24 hrs agoChildren's homes approved despite council concernsThe proposals by Grace Jardine are for three properties at Hole House Farm, near Lanchester.24 hrs ago6 days agoImprovement still needed at GP surgeryLanchester Medical Centre is no longer in special measure but faces more criticism from inspectors.6 days ago20 Jul 2026Council opposes plan for rural children's homesThe authority says the homes planned rural location is too far from essential services. 20 Jul 20266 Jul 2026High Court rules in favour of forest plantingDevelopers want to plant 600,000 trees near Lanchester as part of a timber forest and holiday park.6 Jul 202623 Jun 2026School shorts and safety warnings as sun returnsTop tips and PE kits greet the latest soaring temperatures across north-east England and Cumbria.23 Jun 20262 Jun 2026Forest lodge holiday park decision deferredCouncillors defer a decision about the development of lodges at the Greencroft Estate in Lanchester.2 Jun 202627 May 2026Forest holiday lodges plan recommended for refusalAhead of a decision, Durham County Council's planners say the project would "harm" the landscape.27 May 202618 May 2026Village 'betrayed' over solar farm approvalResidents of the Durham village bemoan a Planning Inspectorate decision to allow a huge solar farm.18 May 202623 Apr 2026Solar farm refusal overturnedThe Planning Inspectorate has reversed a council decision refusing a large solar farm in Burnhope.23 Apr 2026...
