The funeral of Ron Hogg, former Police & Crime Commissioner, is tomorrow (7 January). The roads below will be closed between 09:30 and 13:00: Palace Green, Owengate, North Bailey, South Bailey, Saddler Street, Market Place, Elvet Bridge, Silver Street/Framwelgate Bridge, Dun Cow Lane, Bow Lane and Claypath (between Prince Bishops mini-roundabout and the junction with […]

In the week of Anti-Slavery Day (18 October 2018), Durham Lib Dem Councillor Richard Ormerod is urging local drivers, and their passengers, to be vigilant for the presence of modern slavery when they use car washes. Councillor Ormerod said: “Slavery in all of its forms is totally abhorrent, but it still exists even in Britain […]

Durham Police say that theft of pedal cycles continues to be a real issue in and around the Durham City and surrounding areas. Thieves are wandering the streets looking to steal bikes with ineffective or no security to sell on. Please protect your cycle by not leaving it insecure and unattended. Cycle security can be discussed […]

Your councilors have received a number of reports of people digging holes in Pelaw Woods. It is thought that people may be digging in search of antique bottles. The land is private so what the council can do is limited. However, Councillors Richard Ormerod and David Freeman have asked the local police to keep a general eye […]