Thank you so much to Mr Thompson, who recently invited me along to Wolsingham school to meet and chat with the classics and politics club. I was delighted to introduce myself and answer their probing and carefully crafted questions. They really know their stuff!
I’m always popping into Tow Law but I’ve been through a thousand times and never had the chance to pop into Elliott’s Militaria. So, recently I put some time in the diary and finally paid this local family business a visit. It did not disappoint.
Recently, I went along to see the fantastic team at the Sunniside Community Centre to present a cheque for £18,000 from Northern Powergrid as part of almost 100k for North West Durham in this round of funding alone.
Mrs W of Consett, who is a pensioner and is particularly vulnerable due to her health difficulties, recently got in touch because she wanted to claim back her overpayment to British gas.
Last year, my partner Kate and I visited the spot and it’s very sad that this act of wanton vandalism of something that just brought happiness has taken place
It was so beautiful to see the fells in bloom recently. Always one of my favourite times of year to be in and around North West Durham. The UK has 75% of the world’s heather of this type, we really are lucky to have it.
It was a real honour and a privilege to be the keynote speaker at the launch of the Northern Caucus in Westminster. This group will unite the voice of the North in Parliament.
Nominated by the public, these awards recognise the people behind our local rural businesses who routinely go the extra mile for their community. All to often, they are the unsung heroes of rural life.
