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SWD News Independent publisher of community newspapers in South West Durham.

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A plasterer has been ordered to pay over £800 after waste connected to his business was found amongst a flytip.
19/11/2025

A plasterer has been ordered to pay over £800 after waste connected to his business was found amongst a flytip.

Hopetown Darlington is one of only two venues in the North East to win a VisitEngland accolade this year.
19/11/2025

Hopetown Darlington is one of only two venues in the North East to win a VisitEngland accolade this year.

A council has saved more than £55,000 by using its own fleet for specialist school transport amid growing service pressu...
18/11/2025

A council has saved more than £55,000 by using its own fleet for specialist school transport amid growing service pressures and spiralling costs.

Parking charges are set to rise and jobs cut as a council looks to make multi-million pound savings to balance its budge...
18/11/2025

Parking charges are set to rise and jobs cut as a council looks to make multi-million pound savings to balance its budget.

Residents exempt from paying council tax in County Durham are set to lose full support from a discount scheme.
18/11/2025

Residents exempt from paying council tax in County Durham are set to lose full support from a discount scheme.

Police and Crime Commissioner Joy Allen has hailed the achievements of police and partners in tackling retail crime and ...
18/11/2025

Police and Crime Commissioner Joy Allen has hailed the achievements of police and partners in tackling retail crime and shoplifting as she marked a high-profile national awareness campaign.

The Children’s Play Area at Dean Bank Park, with the piece of land where the bowls pavilion once stood, is set for a maj...
18/11/2025

The Children’s Play Area at Dean Bank Park, with the piece of land where the bowls pavilion once stood, is set for a major transformation.

Passengers are advised that journeys between York and Newcastle will be affected when Darlington’s new signalling system...
18/11/2025

Passengers are advised that journeys between York and Newcastle will be affected when Darlington’s new signalling system – part of the station’s £140 million upgrade – is brought into use.

The major improvement work by Network Rail will mean changes to services over three days, from Saturday 29 November to Monday 1 December.

Passengers are advised that journeys between York and Newcastle will be affected when Darlington’s new signalling system – part of the station’s £140 million upgrade – is brought into use.

Leaders in County Durham will be given an update on the local authority’s financial position ahead of the government’s A...
17/11/2025

Leaders in County Durham will be given an update on the local authority’s financial position ahead of the government’s Autumn Budget Statement.

The Bernicia Foundation is creating even more opportunities to support economic prosperity in the North East by making i...
17/11/2025

The Bernicia Foundation is creating even more opportunities to support economic prosperity in the North East by making it even easier to apply for funding.

Young people across County Durham are being reminded of key road safety lessons.
17/11/2025

Young people across County Durham are being reminded of key road safety lessons.

Durham County Council’s road safety team has been working alongside partners at Durham Constabulary and County Durham and Darlington Fire and Rescue Service to deliver sessions about the risks young people can face as passengers.

A successful football-based pop-up museum has opened in the heart of Durham City after council grant funding.
17/11/2025

A successful football-based pop-up museum has opened in the heart of Durham City after council grant funding.

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