People in the Chester-le-Street district have been invited to take part in the UK’s biggest events of the year. They are being offered the chance to put their stamp on the celebrations for the London 2012 Olympic and Paralymic Games and to mark the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee. The initiative – Let’s Join In - is…
A community shop has opened in Chester-le-Street to promote the work of providers and organisations serving the district. Chester-le-Street Area Action Partnership has taken a lead role in the initiative which has resulted in a high profile presence at the former Aspects shop and cafe in the middle of Front Street. The shop will be…
Chester-le-Street and District Area Action Partnership has taken to the road in a ‘meet the people’ consultation exercise. The AAP is effectively a bridge between Durham County Council and local communities and was one of 14 to be introduced after the county moved to unitary authority status. The AAP board is made up of people…
Efforts to clean up a town centre eyesore created by illegal fly tipping have been given a massive boost by two local councillors. Longstanding problems of people dumping rubbish over the embankment at Jacques Terrace in Chester-le-Street have been a cause for concern for local residents and the council. Now councillors Simon Henig (above), leader…
As the winter months progress spare a thought for not only the birds in your garden but the swans and ducks in our parks. The Riverside Park here in Chester-le-Street has always had a compliment of ducks and swans, so it is important to remember that with the amount of snow that has fallen recently…
Santa Claus arrived in style at Dobbies Garden Centre in Birtley over the weekend. Instead of his trusty reindeer he drove through the pouring rain in a carriage drawn by horses to be met by cheering crowds as he arrived at the store. His companion on the trip was 6 year old James McDermott from…
Chester-le-Street district’s mobile film service is back in business and doing a roaring trade. The Area Action Partnership inspired initiative to screen newly released films in local communities has provided a massive success, especially among the younger age group. And the latest offering ‘Toy Story 3’ which opened its community run at Edmondsley Parish Memorial…
Ten new allotment plots are being created in Pelton as part of a community project that aims to take control of a derelict piece of land in the village. The land, at the top of Hylton Terrace, had not been used for any purpose for a number of years and had become overgrown and a…
At a special presentation at Durham County Cricket Club last night the Black Horse in Front Street Chester -le-Street was named as the towns Best Bar None overall winner in the Best Bar None Awards. The awards are organised by Durham County Council and Durham and Durham Police through the Chester-le-Street Nightsafe initiative. The scheme…
Many people around the globe will be saddened by the news that North East artist and illustrator Sheila Mackie has died. Born in Chester-le-Street , Sheila was originally art mistress at Consett Grammar School which later became Blackfyne Comprehensive and it was from here that she would abscond to spend months painting the animals at…
