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Only a handful of tickets left for new County Durham festival featuring Marti Pellow
Marti Pellow and Gabrielle are set to perform at a new music event launching at Lumley Castle Hotel in Chester-le-Street.
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Marti Pellow and Gabrielle are set to perform at a new music event launching at Lumley Castle Hotel in Chester-le-Street.
A Chester-le-Street mum died after falling around 20ft during a family walk at a Scotland waterfall while on holiday.
Residents, police and wardens joined forces to clear drug paraphernalia, fly-tipped waste and overgrowth from a Chester-Le-Street back lane.
County Durham motorists are being warned of a temporary road closure on Park View Rear in Chester-le-Street from August 24 to September 7, 2026, while Durham County Council oversees gas main replaceme
A family travelling from Scotland have blasted The Moorings Hotel in Chester-le-Street hotel as a “disgusting” hovel after claiming their rooms were filthy.
Disqualified driver Peter Stead has been jailed for eight weeks after admitting driving while banned and uninsured in Chester-le-Street.
Dukes ECB North East Premier League weekend preview.
Footpaths and cycle routes in Portobello, Birtley, near Chester-le-Street, are being closed for up to a year to allow water pipework to be carried out.
Thousands use A1(M) Junction 63 near Chester-le-Street, but the Blind Lane Interchange takes its name from a much older County Durham route.
Take a first look at the new Chester-le-Street children’s spa that opened last week.
A new community landmark created by artist Graeme Hopper has been unveiled at the entrance to Lombard Drive in North Lodge, Chester-le-Street, providing a focal point for remembrance events and celebr
Openreach has invested £3.6m in Chester-le-Street, bringing Full Fibre broadband to around 12,000 homes and businesses.
Two people have been injured following a two-vehicle crash on the A183 roundabout near junction 63 of the A1(M) in Chester-le-Street, County Durham.
There are traffic queues and congestion due to a crash on the A183 Picktree Lane at A1(M) J63 (Chester-Le-Street) on the roundabout in County Durham.
A Chester-le-Street pub is preparing to open under new ownership.
A Chester-le-Street woman, 81, died after a 20ft fall at the Reekie Linn Waterfall in Scotland, an inquest has heard.
Kira Sushi & Poke on Front Street, Chester-le-Street, has applied for a premises licence to sell alcohol and provide late-night refreshment.
Investigations are ongoing following the deaths of three greyhound dogs at a race track in Chester-le-Street.
Step inside the florist breathing new life into Chester-le-Street’s front street.
Motorists are being warned of overnight road closures that are due to take place near Chester-le-Street over the next eight months.
Lewis May, 24, of Ushaw Moor, has been banned from driving for three years after admitting drug-driving offences following a stop on the A1(M) near Chester-le-Street.
A 15-year-old girl from Chester-le-Street is competing in the Cross Fit Games in California later this month.
Keith Lambton, 55, of Chester-le-Street, has been fined after pleading guilty to operating a private hire vehicle in Durham without insurance and the correct licence.
Tantallon in Birtley, near Chester-le-Street, will be shut from 60 metres north of its junction with Tantallon, extending in a northerly then westerly direction for 84 metres.
Staff from Bannatyne Health Clubs across the North East, including teams from Darlington, Coulby Newham, Ingleby Barwick, Durham and Chester-le-Street, swapped fitness classes for dance performances t
Former Spennymoor Town and Redcar Athletic midfielder Mark Anderson has joined Northern League Division Two club Chester-le-Street Town.
The North Lodge Remembrance Group in Chester-le-Street is offering free life-saving training to supporting businesses, partnering with a qualified first aid instructor to deliver the sessions as a tha
A school bus caught fire in Chester-le-Street on Thursday (May 14) afternoon, with images of the aftermath showing a burnt-out shell of the vehicle.
A charity music festival featuring tribute acts, family entertainment and community activities will take place at Chester-le-Street Town FC.
NewsThere were delays of up to 45 minutes between Carrville and Chester-Le-Street following an accident on the bank holiday weekend
NewsThere were queues of up to three miles from Carrville to Chester-Le-Street following an accident on the bank holiday weekend
NewsJordan Orrock died when the car he was driving was involved in a collision on the A1(M) near Chester-le-Street
A second man has died following a collision on the A1(M) near Chester-Le-Street.
The road was closed for over 12 hours
The A1M has reopened after being closed for over 12 hours following a serious road traffic collision near Chester-Le-Street.
Two people have been taken to hospital including one in a critical condition after a crash on the A1(M) near Chester-le-Street.
Dad and son Scott Kirwan and Rocco were left shaken after magnet fishing in the River Wear uncovered feared military ordnance near Chester-le-Street.
NewsThe seasonal positions here in the region are wide ranging, from customer service jobs to food-based roles
A Chester-le-Street punter carried out a bloody attack at a social club breaking a man's nose after accusing him of spiking his drink.
Stephen Patterson from Chester-le-Street is marking five years of fundraising for Marie Curie, dressing as a daffodil in memory of his mum.
Remondis Limited, based in Bedlington, has applied to expand its fleet at Birtley West Line Industrial Estate, near Chester-le-Street.
Dan Burn, Lewis Miley and Tim Krul are among the Newcastle United stars who have visited Performance 28 in Chester-le-Street.
Big news from the football pitch! Our very own Chester-le-Street Town Women played a tough match against Huddersfield Town Women. While the score wasn't in our favour this time, it's always brilliant to see our local talent on display!
Great news for local football fans! Our very own Chester-le-Street was the scene of a fantastic victory for Huddersfield Town. Hear what Preston, Lightfoot, and Stanfield had to say about the win right here in our town.
Well, it wasn't the result our local team was hoping for this weekend. Our Chester-le-Street women's team faced a tough match against Huddersfield Town, and unfortunately, the score ended 0-2. We'll be cheering them on for their next game!
Get ready, Chester-le-Street! Our very own Chester-le-Street Town are gearing up for a big match against Huddersfield Town. It's sure to be a fantastic day out for all the local football fans!
Great news for our local business community! The Drum is hosting a fantastic networking event right here in Chester-le-Street, offering a brilliant chance to connect with fellow professionals and explore new opportunities. Don't miss out on this chance to strengthen our local economy!
We've got some news affecting our roads this evening, folks. There's been a collision on the A1(M) just as you're heading towards Chester-le-Street, and emergency services are on the scene. Traffic has been stopped, so please do allow extra time for your journeys if you're travelling in that direction.
Big news for our community, folks. It looks like the NHS rehabilitation facility right here in Chester-le-Street is set to close its doors. We'll be keeping a close eye on what this means for local services and how it might impact those who rely on it.
Brilliant news for families in Chester-le-Street! The Durham Cricket Foundation is hosting free craft sessions right here on Front Street. It's a fantastic opportunity for some creative fun for everyone in our community.