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7 Jun 2025
A red steam train engine at the end of a single track, surrounded by trees and grass. Steam is coming from the funnel at the front and there is a jet of steam coming from near the wheels, towards the rear of the engine, just below the cab. Across the bulk of the engine, written in gold, is the identification: "N.C.B No. 4 Area No. 54."

Rare rail 'survivor' of coalmines to return

A train saved from scrap in the 1970s returns to County Durham where it pulled coal for two decades.

7 Jun 2025
England
15 May 2025
Headshot of Andrew Husband smiling at the camera. He has brown hair and is wearing a black polo jumper with a black background.

Reform UK announce County Durham party leader

Andrew Husband, who is expected to become council leader, says the party has a "mandate for change".

15 May 2025
England

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