That D came to stand not just for decline, but also disappearance as local people were forced to leave their homes and some ...

Located just a mile north-west of Bishop Auckland, the small village of Toronto, with a big-name connection, has left many curious.

When the mining village developed in the 19th Century, it adopted the name Sacriston rather than Sacristan because it looked more like a village name. However, many local people still use the old ...

A loveable Lurcher is looking for her forever home after being found wandering through a former County Durham mining village.

An elderly lurcher who was found wandering through a former County Durham mining village is looking for her forever home ...

A run down street in a former mining village could be regenerated under multimillion pound plans. Third Street in Horden could be demolished and new housing built under ambitious plans from Durham ...

A 'scenic' village just 10 minutes away from the popular city of Durham is the perfect getaway place for those looking to get ...

A County Durham village with a unique name has been described as 'quaint' by visitors and locals alike. Just six miles west of Durham City lies Quebec; a small village whose name sparks curiosity.

Miners' Strike 30 years on: Photographer returns to Durham pit village to find people captured in iconic images ... Richard, who is from a mining family in South Yorkshire, ...

Ahead of the return of Durham Miners' Gala next month, an exhibition has opened celebrating the region's mining history. 'Unity is Strength: Durham Miners’ Gala' is on display at Bishop Auckland ...