Moving Up!
Recent years have seen many home owners staying put, extending their properties and generally putting their aspirations on hold, while the economy stabilised.
Sellers Springing into Action
The Spring weather has arrived and NOW is the time to get your house on the market. That’s according to a recent Relocation Agent Network survey taken amongst its estate agency members across England, Scotland and Wales.
Chester-le-Street arrangers say it with flowers
Flower arranging enthusiasts in Chester-le-Street hope to brighten up people’s day by leaving little bouquets in public places.
Stunning Durham Cathedral chapel photographs captured by Chronicle photographer
Chronicle photographer Simon Greener took these stunning picture of the Chapel of the Nine Altars and the Rose Window at Durham Cathedral, lit by sunlight on Thursday afternoon.
Durham Regatta confirms charity for disabled servicemen as first charity partner for 2015 event
The historic Durham Regatta takes place in June and will partner with disabled charity Row2Recovery for the 2015 event. An historic regatta with its roots in one of Britain’s greatest Naval victories will raise funds for a charity working with disabled former servicemen.
Darlington Jazz Festival, on Saturday/Sunday
Since its launch in 2012, the Darlington Jazz Festival has gone from strength-to-strength, and provides a platform for both local and regional talent, while attracting national artists prominent in today’s jazz scene.
Durham win 4-0 as Millwall Lionesses draw and Aston Villa win
Durham FC Women moved up to third in Women\'s Super League Two thanks to a 4-0 victory over London Bees at the Hive.
New homes plan for Coxhoe
A nature reserve could be extended as part of a plan to build more than 50 new homes.
Durham County Council sells its last 18,400 homes to not-for-profit housing group
Thousands of former council tenants have a new landlord today after the North-East’s largest local authority sold its last 18,400 homes to a new independent group.
Durham County Council faced with fresh 200 room student block plan
Durham County Council faced with fresh 200 room student block plan days after turning down 363 bed development. Planners will be told to greenlight proposals for hundreds more student homes despite university opposition.
Model enthusiasts flock to Darlington
Model and militia enthusiasts from across the North-East descended on Darlington for a large-scale exhibition. The event, held at Darlington College, was organised by the Darlington Military and Modelling Society and boasted an array of military and sci-fi figures, vehicles and memorabilia.
Consett scout hut to be ready next month
A flagship scout hut for two groups in north Durham is expected to be ready in time for the first May Bank Holiday. Work on the £300,000 development for 1st Consett and 1st Blackhill started two years ago and is nearing completion.
