The Prime Minister has today progressed our Coronavirus response, meaning there are a few changes to what we should do if we feel unwell.

IF YOU HAVE EITHER A NEW CONTINUOUS COUGH OR A HIGH TEMPERATURE YOU SHOULD STAY AT HOME AND SELF-ISOLATE FOR 7 DAYS.

This afternoon the Chancellor, Rishi Sunak, delivered an incredibly positive budget that will level up the whole of the U.K.

HISTORIC PAPER’S OFFICE RESTORED TO FORMER GLORY AFTER MORE THAN 165 YEARS OF REPORTING

The Teesdale Mercury office is undergoing a makeover, turning back time to restore its former glory while maintaining its historic beauty.

Home Secretary Priti Patel has praised Dehenna Davison MP for campaigning for a Police Covenant to ensure officers across the North East are recognised for the risks they take to keep the public safe. 

Local MP is welcomed by staff and students this morning during a visit to Whitworth Park Academy.

Dehenna Davison, MP for Bishop Auckland, joined staff and students at Whitworth Park Academy this morning for a tour and class.

Following the visit, Dehenna said:

Today marks the 23rd World Book Day, a nationwide incentive to encourage children and young adults to get reading.

Dehenna Davison MP was welcomed at Bishop Auckland Train Station this weekend to discuss work to provide modern facilities.

Dehenna Davison MP has welcomed a consultation to give better protection to Durham Constabulary Police officers - and wants the future Covenant to include tougher sentences for assaults on Police.

Local MP joins Political and business figures to discuss manifesto for the North as NP11 calls for budget for the North.

Yesterday the chairs of the Northern Powerhouse, NP11, met with government ministers and key regional politicians to discuss their manifesto for the North.

I’m devastated to hear the news that a body was found in the River Wear this morning. To lose a loved one is agonising, and my thoughts and prayers are with the victim’s family and friends.