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National Thank A Teacher Day award winners announced
An incredible 89 teachers, leaders, schools and colleges were given an award
County Durham
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Primary school in Stanley is officially announced as ADHD Friendly
The staff at Catchgate have gone above and beyond to ensure that their learning environment is inclusive to all children
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Two hedgehogs rescued by RSPCA after falling down drains in County Durham
Concerned householders had found the mammals trapped in their gardens and tried unsuccessfully to free them
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Dedicated carers praised at awards ceremony for going 'over and above' to look after autistic man
The pair were recognised for their 'pivotal role' in supporting the man and his family to have 'lasting memories' at a celebratory occasion
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Chair of Darlington wind farm fund calls for grant ideas from community groups
Particular emphasis is placed on projects which benefit local children, senior citizens, and people with disabilities
National
Families fight churchyard's ban on fake flowers as graveside tributes binned
The Diocese of Durham says the rules are to prevent 'distress' to other mourners
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504 pupils take part in Orchestras for All's Modulo Programme
Modulo’s inclusive arrangements have been specially designed to cater for all levels of experience and abilities
100 Club
County Durham home celebrates centuries of birthdays with Mardi Gras party
Pelton Grange commemorated almost 450 years of birthdays among five residents
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Sweet treats are a family affair in Langley Moor
Kevin is selling homemade ice cream from the store just as his wife's family did a 100 years earlier
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County Durham solar farm planning application submitted for former coal mining site
Bluefield Renewable Developments Ltd hopes to create a solar farm on 158 acres of pasture land, currently used for sheep grazing
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Darlington carpet bowlers benefit from new equipment thanks to grant
The carpet bowls club has a membership of around 20 local people who meet every week to play matches among themselves and share social time together
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Durham School donates over £40k worth of kit to schools in Zambia
The donation includes school uniforms, sports kits, coats and equipment