Durham County Council has been recognised four times for its outstanding contribution to improving the health and wellbeing of residents.

After a brief scare, Shildon AFC saw off Handsworth FC in an FA Vase tie that kicked off an hour late at Dean Street after the visitors were delayed due to an accident on the A1(M).

A new opportunity for young people has launched in Spennymoor with the opening of Roots Alternative Education CIC, founded by Jasmine Calford.