Shildon & District Town Crier

13/01/2025

On Thursday 13 February, over 100 exhibitors will set up stall at the Dolphin Centre as part of Darlington Jobs Fair.

12/01/2025

When I weighed over 30 stone, going up and down stairs left me breathless and everyday life was physically demanding, writes Slimmimg World (Shildon) member, Tracey Pickering.

When I weighed over 30 stone, going up and down stairs left me breathless and everyday life was physically demanding.

12/01/2025

December saw the annual Shildon Indoor Bowls Winter Shield competition held at Sunnydale Leisure Centre reports Bob Webster.

11/01/2025

This month, hosts Caroline Hardie and Angela Pickering explore the overlooked contributions of women in the railway’s history.

10/01/2025

The Royal Mint has launched a commemorative £2 coin to mark this year’s 200th anniversary of the modern railway, inspired by the opening of the Stockton and Darlington Railway (S&DR) in 1825, a journey that changed the world forever.

The Royal Mint has launched a commemorative £2 coin to mark this year’s 200th anniversary of the modern railway.

09/01/2025

Shildon AFC’s remarkable turnaround after an unconvincing start to the season has seen them rewarded with top spot at the turn of the year.

09/01/2025

A celebratory cacophony of train locomotive whistles and horns took place at midday on 1 January to signal the start of the 200th anniversary of the modern railway.

09/01/2025

As winter fell upon us, one resident of Shildon decided to create something nice for dogs being walked in Hackworth Park.

09/01/2025

Parents in County Durham are being reminded of the upcoming deadline to apply for a primary school place for their child. Applications for the next academic year, which starts in September, must be submitted by Wednesday 15 January 2025.

Parents in County Durham are being reminded of the upcoming deadline to apply for a primary school place for their child.

08/01/2025

Holidaymakers who decide to drive under the influence once they touch down at the airport are being targeted as part of a new police operation.

The first of its kind in the North East, Operation Take Off sees Durham officers team up with Northumbria Police to take dangerous drivers off the roads.

08/01/2025

A former Shildon AFC footballer has received a lengthy prison sentence for his part in an organised crime group that peddled drugs and fi****ms across the north of England.

A former Shildon AFC footballer has received a lengthy prison sentence for his part in an organised crime group.

08/01/2025

MIDDRIDGE HISTORY SOCIETY - FIRST TALK OF 2025

THURSDAY 9th JANUARY AT 7.30pm, MIDDRIDGE VILLAGE HALL

We welcome back CHRIS LLOYD from The Northern Echo who will give a talk entitled "SCREECHERS & SUFFRAGETTES: Darlington's role in in the Campaign for Votes For Women"

Chris takes a look at how local women played a surprisingly important role for many decades. They were nearly all peaceful campaigners but they rubbed shoulders with the most violent of campaigners.

ENTRY is £3 and everyone is welcome.

29/12/2024

A national project for people living with dementia and their carers is coming to Bishop Auckland in January 2025.

27/12/2024

Plans to enhance local biodiversity through the creation of an extensive new garden at the Locomotion railway museum in Shildon are steaming ahead thanks to a £20,000 grant from North East employer the Banks Group. The Locomotion Railway Garden will run across the length of the museum’s kilometre-long site and will include a range of habitats that are designed to encourage pollinators while complementing its existing wildflower meadow and self-seeding flora. As well as being somewhere for visitors and local people to relax and engage with nature, the new garden is also being designed to encourage a population of the […]

Plans to enhance local biodiversity through the creation of an extensive new garden at the Locomotion railway museum in Shildon are steaming ahead thanks to a £20,000 grant from North East employer the Banks Group.

27/12/2024

NEW: TALES FROM THE RAILS: EPISODE 11 - WOMEN

This month, Tales from the Rails, celebrates the women of the Stockton & Darlington Railway. 🚂

Welcome to the 11th episode of Tales from the Rails, a podcast dedicated to uncovering the hidden stories of the Stockton & Darlington Railway. This month, hosts Caroline Hardie and Angela Pickering explore the overlooked contributions of women in the railway's history. Join Caroline and Angela....

26/12/2024

Town Mayor, Cllr Shirley Quinn presented her 19th award this December to Lesley Bowes, during the Town Council meeting.

24/12/2024

Spare a thought for those who will be alone or at work supporting others. I send my best wishes to all our armed forces around the world, keeping us safe in these troubled times and of course all our emergency services. We all are in your debt, and we thank you.

Spare a thought for those who will be alone or at work supporting others. I send my best wishes to all our armed forces around the world.