Chester-le-Street15 hrs agoFive Wearside stories you might have missedThis week saw repairs to a pier begin and community volunteers getting top honours.15 hrs agoEngland2 days agoCommunity volunteers awarded top honoursThe Chairman's Medal is the highest accolade Durham County Council grants for community work.2 days agoEngland3 days agoReform UK announce County Durham party leader Andrew Husband, who is expected to become council leader, says the party has a "mandate for change".3 days agoEngland5 days agoIndependent councillor defects to Reform UKPaul Sexton says he is joining Reform so Chester-le-Street will have a "voice on the inside". 5 days agoEngland7 Apr 2025Wildlife volunteers fear spread of bird fluThe government advises people not to feed wild birds after swans in Chester-le-Street died.7 Apr 2025Wear7 Apr 2025Restored miners' banner to hang in primary schoolThe repaired ornate silk banner will be hung at a primary school in South Pelaw later this year. 7 Apr 2025Wear4 Apr 2025Kept birds must stay inside to halt spread of fluKeepers in Cumbria, County Durham, Northumberland and Tyneside must keep their birds inside.4 Apr 2025England3 Apr 2025Dead swans in park test positive for bird fluThe risk to public health in Chester-le-Street is "very low", Durham County Council says.3 Apr 2025England1 Apr 2025Warning after dead swans found in parkPeople are told not to go near dead or sick birds after dead swans were found in County Durham.1 Apr 2025England...