Peterlee

Sophie Lewis (centre) is pictured at her graduation with dad Stephen Lee and mum Denise Lee.

Family continues fundraising campaign in memory of husband and father

Bonfire night is just around the corner and with it comes a host of fireworks displays suitable for the whole family.

Your guide to fireworks displays in and around Sunderland

Kerrie Whelan (left), headteacher at Endeavour Academy, and Melissa Garrett, programme manager at Young Enterprise.

Peterlee academy reaches new heights

The A19 near Hutton Henry, close to where David Dove, 43, was pulled over.

Drug driver gives positive cocaine swipe on way to help friend's dog

Betty Townsend at her 100th birthday party with her son Keith, daughter-in-law Hazel and County Durham Deputy Lieutenant Peter Bowes.

Party girl Betty celebrates her 100th birthday in style

Club 3000 are hoping to open the new bingo hall next year.

Dozens of new jobs on the way after bingo hall gets the green light

Dancing, hay bales and a day filled with fun at Hawthorns for Cowboy Day.

Care home residents enjoy a Cowboy Day party - complete with pony!

Lee Blake, head teacher at Dene House Primary School, celebrates their latest Ofsted report alongside pupils.

Pupils ‘thrive’ at school according to Ofsted inspectors

A property on East View, in Easington, has been boarded up after a car crashed into the home on Saturday, September 26.

Home boarded up following crash

Rosemary Lane Nursery School, in Easington, Peterlee.

Nursery praised in latest Ofsted report

Members of the public are invited along to weekly coffee mornings at Peterlee's Hawthorns Care Home.

Public invited for a cuppa at weekly memory café

The details have been released for this year’s Remembrance Day service in Peterlee.

Peterlee Remembrance Day service details announced

Paul Barron who looked back on the day he met Sporting Lisbon's players in Peterlee in 1973.

The day Sunderland's European opponents were swarmed by 100s of kids

The Tray Cafe team with Natalie Lister, centre.

Sunderland woman appointed as head chef at an East Durham venue

An investigation is now under way following the discovery of household waste at the former Dewhirst site, in Thorpe Road, Peterlee.

Inquiry begins after illegal waste dump is closed down

Co-founder of PadelPriv, in Peterlee, Josh Crawford.

Peterlee’s first padel court opens to the public
Peterlee’s first padel court is getting ready to open for business, bringing the sport into the “heart of the town” for the first time.
Madeleine Raine

Sean Forster has died following a motorcycle collision.

Tributes to 'devoted' dad after his death in motorcycle crash

A North East college is giving aspiring hair and beauty professionals the skills, confidence and experience to thrive.

College shapes next generation with celebrity partnership

Young people from the academy's Foundation Hub engage in an outdoor multi-sensory session.

Students unite to create opera

Pictured front left is Les Todd, Durham County Council site manager, and front right is Mick Little, chief operating officer for Ascent Academies' Trust. Hope Wood Academy head, Adele Pearson, is standing middle back.

Specialist school opens fourth site in East Durham

Ian Pascoe, and another man, lost their lives after trying to help children in difficulty off Seaton beach where flowers have been left.

Tribute to grandad, 62, who died trying to save kids in sea

John Appleby, headteacher of Easington Church of England Primary School, celebrates their glowing Ofsted report alongside pupils Alice, Oliver, Faith, Joseph, Katie and Cassius.

Headteacher ‘incredibly proud’ of school’s Ofsted report

Suzanne Duncan, former principal of East Durham College, in Peterlee.

Charity event to be held in memory of former college principal

Councillor Dawn Saunders is now an independent member for Peterlee.

Councillor leaves Reform UK to become an independent member

Paul Farrell with his new fantasy book The Archon Saga which will be available to buy on April 24.

Author counts down to his new fantasy book's release this week

Hayley Stoker before and after her four stone weight loss.

Sunderland woman sheds four stone to wear dress at daughter's wedding

Brendan Tapping with his OBE.

Education is the key - academy trust chief after receiving OBE
“I am driven by my genuine belief that education is the key that opens doors for people”
Neil Fatkin

Nine people were found sleeping inside Ridgemount House in Peterlee.

Businessman fined nearly £50k after people found sleeping in building

Resident and gentleman at Grampian Court Care Home celebrating Valentine’s Day

Small gestures, big smiles: Grampian Court Care Home marks Random Acts of Kindne...

The scene of the incident where Daniel Ambler sadly died.

3 men enter pleas after being charged with murder of man in Seaham

Peterlee from the air.

Here's how to have your say on the future of your town

Devlin Wooton is wanted by Police

Police ask for public's help in tracing wanted Sunderland man

Shopping centre with Iceland, B&M and Argos up at auction for £4m

Book an eye exam this half term holiday to safeguard your child's sight for the future

Take time this half-term for children’s eye exam, Durham optician urges families

Five people have appeared at Teesside Crown Court charged with murder. (Inset) The scene of the incident.

Five people charged with murder appear in crown court

South West Industrial Estate near Peterlee where Sam Cornwell was pronounced dead.
Photograph: Google

Coroner dismisses objections from British Skydiving following fatality

Some schools have been forced to close due to the wintry weather.

School forced to close due to Arctic blast as weather warning remains

Front - home manager Kayleigh Solomon with some of the Peterlee team

Praise for Peterlee care home from Care Quality Commission

Left to right: Carl Swansbury (RGCF), Sam Shield (RGCF), Dean Machnicki (GT Group), Ian Black (GT Group) and Steve Wright (GT Group)

Peterlee’s GT Group returns to North East ownership after management buy-out

I used my hands to put out fire on his back - brave teen rescues man

The mental health services for older people team at the Old Vicarage in Seaham.

New autism hub piloted in Seaham to reduce assessment waiting times

HC-One’s Grampian Court Care Home’s pompom Christmas tree in progress

Grampian Court Care Home Unveils Unique Pom-Pom Christmas Tree

HC-One’s Jack Dormand Care Home Remembrance Day display

Jack Dormand Care Home residents collaborate with students on Remembrance Day de...

It was a stay to remember in Peterlee for these Sporting Lisbon stars.

European stars stayed in a Peterlee hotel before taking on Sunderland

Appeal for information on factory conditions after grandma's death

Teesside Crown Court.

Defendants face two-and-a-half year trial wait due to court backlog

Eight people have appeared in court following reported disorder at Eden Lane Park, Peterlee.

Eight people appear in court after alleged disorder in public park

Eight people have been charged following reported disorder at Eden Lane Park, Peterlee.

Eight people charged following disorder at public park

BCCET celebrating GCSE and A level results.

Bishop Chadwick Catholic Education Trust announces open evenings for Year 6 & Ye...

Man who shone laser at police helicopter and risked crew safety jailed

Specsavers Peterlee has been marking Contact Lens Health Week.

Peterlee opticians marks Contact Lens Health Week with special awareness day

Mark Hunt.

Burglar jailed after robbing house just hours after owner died

Jermain Defoe enjoys a kickabout as he catches up with Bradley's mam

England star was pictured leading a girls football festival at Farringdon Community Academy, in 2015.

13 all-action Sunderland girl's football retro shots

Anthony Douglas.

Pair jailed for raping and sexually abusing children

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