Ferryhill & Chilton Chapter

Ferryhill & Chilton Chapter The community newspaper of Ferryhill & Chilton. The paper is delivered weekly to every home in Ferryhill and Chilton.

Please note, our office is closed on Mondays and Fridays as we are working from home, but you can still call or email. The Ferryhill & Chilton Chapter is a free community newspaper, written for the people of Ferryhill & Chilton about their local communities. The paper is published by South West Durham News CIC, an independent, not-for-profit publisher of community newspapers. It publishes three ot

her extremely popular and established newspapers in the area: the Shildon & District Town Crier, Bishop Press and Spennymoor News. You can contact The Chapter using the following methods. By Post:
3 – 4 First Floor Offices
Town Council Offices
Civic Hall Square
Shildon
County Durham
DL4 1AH

By Phone:
01388 775896

By email:
[email protected]

Please note: Advertising is strictly forbidden on this page. Any user posting an advert without permission will be banned.

5 of new members of Chi Chilton Taekwondo were examined, passed and achieved their yellow tag belt last month.
13/01/2026

5 of new members of Chi Chilton Taekwondo were examined, passed and achieved their yellow tag belt last month.

Bishop Auckland College is celebrating a triple success as three dedicated apprentices have officially landed permanent ...
13/01/2026

Bishop Auckland College is celebrating a triple success as three dedicated apprentices have officially landed permanent roles within the region’s vital homecare sector.

If you have unwanted Christmas presents and would like to make sure they are put to good use please consider donating th...
13/01/2026

If you have unwanted Christmas presents and would like to make sure they are put to good use please consider donating these to the Ferryhill Mayor’s Charity.

AMRP, a leading property management and relocations company based on Darlington Road, Ferryhill, proudly marks its 20th ...
12/01/2026

AMRP, a leading property management and relocations company based on Darlington Road, Ferryhill, proudly marks its 20th anniversary this year.

AMRP, a leading property management and relocations company based in Ferryhill, proudly marks its 20th anniversary this year.

Reform’s council leader in County Durham has defended his position after businesses he formerly owned owe thousands of p...
12/01/2026

Reform’s council leader in County Durham has defended his position after businesses he formerly owned owe thousands of pounds in unpaid tax and wages.

Police and Crime Commissioner Joy Allen is joining forces with a national charity to prevent serious and fatal collision...
11/01/2026

Police and Crime Commissioner Joy Allen is joining forces with a national charity to prevent serious and fatal collisions involving illegal or poorly maintained tyres.

A council has been urged to ensure all terminally ill residents “receive the end-of-life care they deserve”.
11/01/2026

A council has been urged to ensure all terminally ill residents “receive the end-of-life care they deserve”.

An updated council strategy will support residents by targeting poverty prevention and long-term resilience.
11/01/2026

An updated council strategy will support residents by targeting poverty prevention and long-term resilience.

📷 PHOTO OF THE WEEK 📷The first Photo of the Week of 2026 was taken by Andrew Hobson and is titled ‘The Retrieving Retrie...
11/01/2026

📷 PHOTO OF THE WEEK 📷

The first Photo of the Week of 2026 was taken by Andrew Hobson and is titled ‘The Retrieving Retriever’.

“Here’s a little bit of fun on the run up to Christmas,” said Andrew. “This is Dexter the Golden Retriever carefully bringing me this week’s edition of the Town Crier from the letter box.”

Many thanks to Andrew for sharing and to Dexter for his careful handling of the Town Crier!

For a chance to see your own photos featured and to enter our Photo of the Year competition, submit your images here - https://swd.news/photo-submission/

Our Photo of the Year competition is sponsored by Bondgate Gallery.

Fraud is no longer something that happens to “other people”. It is now the most common crime affecting our communities, ...
09/01/2026

Fraud is no longer something that happens to “other people”. It is now the most common crime affecting our communities, and it is growing rapidly - fuelled by new technologies such as Artificial Intelligence (AI).

Durham County Council is working in partnership with Now Foster to introduce the Weekenders Programme, a flexible way fo...
09/01/2026

Durham County Council is working in partnership with Now Foster to introduce the Weekenders Programme, a flexible way for people to foster.

Reform council leaders have criticised a reported £170 million funding settlement for essential services.
09/01/2026

Reform council leaders have criticised a reported £170 million funding settlement for essential services.

Address

3-4 First Floor Offices, Shildon Town Council, Civic Hall Square
Shildon
DL41AH

Opening Hours

Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm

Telephone

+441388775896

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