Ferryhill & Chilton Chapter

06/09/2025

Durham Constabulary has confirmed it will take no action against a senior Reform councillor accused by the North East mayor of “inciting racism and hate”.

06/09/2025

The Mayor of Ferryhill, Cllr Angus Ferguson, is holding a Charity Night at Ferryhill Workingmen’s Club (Ferryhill Community Sports & Social Club), on North Street on Saturday 22 November from 7pm – 11pm.

05/09/2025

Auckland Chilton Croquet Club’s rearranged home league match against Durham Bede took place last Friday amid stoppages for the occasional downpours.

04/09/2025

Plans for the development of 156 homes have been refused amid concerns they would ‘destroy’ the County Durham countryside writes Local Democracy Reporter, Bill Edgar.

Planning has been refused for the development of 156 homes in Coundon writes Local Democracy Reporter, Bill Edgar.

04/09/2025

A Reform UK councillor has left her role as cabinet member for Economy and Enterprise after the role was scrapped, writes Local Democracy Reporter, Bill Edgar.

A Reform UK Durham County Councillor has left her cabinet position after the Economy and Enterprise portfolio was scrapped in a reshuffle.

04/09/2025

Durham City visited Dean Bank Park on Saturday, coming off the back of a 5-0 defeat the previous weekend to meet a Ferryhill Athletic side that had yet to taste defeat this season.

04/09/2025

Ferryhill School are yet again celebrating their students’ GCSE achievements this summer.

03/09/2025

The Chilton community, along with visitors from further afield, turned up en-masse to the Annual Chilton Show at the Miners Welfare Recreation Ground and a great time was had by all.

01/09/2025

Better Youth Spaces, a £30.5m capital grants programme funded by the UK Government, launched earlier this month.

01/09/2025

Dear Editor,

The Ferryhill Station Royal British Legion Branch wishes to extend its heartfelt thanks to Councillor Paul Mountford for his generous donation of £254 from his Small Grants Fund.

This funding has enabled the Branch to purchase a much-needed laptop for the Branch Treasurer. This new equipment will support the officer in carrying out vital administrative and organisational duties, ensuring the branch can continue to provide support to veterans, serving personnel, and their families within the community.

Branch members have welcomed this invaluable contribution, emphasising that the donation will make a real difference in helping the branch operate more efficiently and continue its important work.

Councillor Mountford’s support is the latest in his ongoing commitment to the local community, and the branch is deeply grateful for his recognition of the Royal British Legion’s role in serving both veterans and residents alike.

The Ferryhill Station Royal British Legion Branch looks forward to continuing its work supporting the armed forces community, strengthened by this generous contribution.

Yours sincerely,
Lady Elizabeth Ann & Laird Roger Stuart Bushnell (FBII)

31/08/2025

📷 PHOTO OF THE WEEK 📷

The Photo of the Week this week was taken by Sharon Goodchild and is named 'Looked so beautiful'.

Sharon captured this dreamy scene last year on a summer evening stroll with the dogs in Ferryhill.

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.

30/08/2025

The magic of Christmas is returning to the Weardale Railway this winter as the much-loved Santa Express once again delights families from 21 November to 24 December.