Horden5 hrs agoBeach mine dumps still pose eco risk, study findsHistoric mining waste dumped on beaches could disrupt ecosystems, a study suggests. 5 hrs ago2 days agoCouncil defends mining village demolition schemeJohn Baptiste, a Horden resident, asked councillors if refurbishment of homes could be considered.2 days ago23 May 2026Rare coastal grassland restoration completedAlmost £1m is spent successfully restoring magnesian limestone grasslands in County Durham.23 May 202618 May 2026Sir Ian McKellen opens former pit village theatreThe Lord of the Rings actor says Horden should be "proud" of its new theatre.18 May 202617 May 2026Sir Ian McKellen opens former pit village theatreThe company has a new theatre space opened by Sir Ian McKellen and offers paid work to local actors.17 May 20265 Apr 2026Bricks thrown at police officers in street disorderPockets of violence broke out after a large group of people gathered in a street, police say.5 Apr 202615 Mar 2026In Pictures: Sea views under changing skiesBBC Weather Watchers share scenes of serenity from the sea shores of northern England.15 Mar 202627 Feb 2026Four charged with sale of fake Covid-19 passportsThe four suspects, from County Durham and Middlesbrough, will appear in court next week.27 Feb 202626 Feb 2026The families forced to move hundreds of miles for a homeCouncils say a lack of housing in London means they have to move people to north-east England.26 Feb 2026...
