The Echo will continue to report on the council’s activities in a dispassionate manner, laying the facts before the public, even if some people might prefer those facts to remain hidden.
13.06.2025 18:45 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Holding Reform in Durham to account
THE Northern Echo yesterday published an accurate report on its website informing the public about the cost of two by-elections that taxpayers are…
Today, the Deputy Leader of Durham County Council said The Northern Echo was “biased” because of an accurate report on by-election costs.
Darren Grimes said Reform will no longer engage with The Echo.
The Echo will continue to engage with Reform.
www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/2523811...
13.06.2025 18:45 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 2 📌 0
🏳️🌈Durham Pride could 'ban' politicians from next year's event after Reform-led Durham County Council took down the pride flag from its HQ.
www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/2520120...
30.05.2025 13:02 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
A £22,800 cost for a by-election caused by a Reform councillor’s resignation after only nine days has been branded a ‘gross waste of taxpayer money’ 👇
www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/2518180...
22.05.2025 06:57 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Darren Grimes 'hurt' by decision not to invite Reform to Durham Miners’ Gala.
www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/2517865...
21.05.2025 08:09 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 2
Chester-le-Street Cllr Paul Sexton, who defected to Reform just nine days May’s election, was previously censured by the council for bullying and harassment, it has been revealed.
www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/2516908...
17.05.2025 08:52 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Darren Grimes, Reform’s deputy leader on Durham County Council has been slammed for ‘appalling’ X posts - including an AI generated image of himself wearing a rainbow hijab while sat in a wheelchair.
But, the councillor says he won’t apologise.
www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/2516674...
16.05.2025 05:19 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
An independent councillor in Chester-le-Street has defected to Reform, less than two weeks after being re-elected.
Paul Sexton has sat on Durham County Council since 2017.
#ReformUK
www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/2516072...
13.05.2025 16:57 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0
Reform has backed down from a ‘farcical’ ban on County flags being flown on council buildings in Durham.
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05.05.2025 19:08 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 2 📌 0
The face of County Durham’s politics has been reformed.
Analysis, interviews and comment on a historic day in the region’s politics.
All in tomorrow’s Northern Echo.
#TomorrowsPapersToday
02.05.2025 19:25 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 1
What happens now for Durham County Council after Reform's historic victory?
Reform UK swept to victory in the 2025 local election in Durham, winning 65 seats and taking control of Durham County Council.
Reform won a historic election in Durham.
But what comes next?
Analysis and key questions for #ReformUK (and others) after the party stormed to victory, taking control of Durham County Council. 👇
#CountyDurhamLocalElections
www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/2513549...
02.05.2025 16:37 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
FULL RESULTS of Durham County Council election.
➡️ REFORM - 65
🟠 LIB DEM - 14
⚪️ INDEPENDENT - 12
🌹 LABOUR - 4
🟢 GREEN - 2
🔵 CONSERVATIVE - 1
Reform GAIN from No Overall Control.
#CountyDurhamLocalElections
02.05.2025 14:48 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
This is turning out to be a historic day in Durham as Reform only needs 19 seats for a majority.
They are picking up seats at the expense of Labour, Lib Dems and Tories. Green Party has doubled its number of councillors.
#CountyDurhamLocalElections
02.05.2025 11:59 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 1
Here's how Durham County Council looks after the first ward's declaration.
Reform GAIN Pittington and Sherburn from Labour.
There are only 98 seats on DCC now after boundary changes.
#CountyDurhamLocalElections
02.05.2025 10:09 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
The count is also underway in Spennymoor where Bill Edgar is stationed, bringing all the latest results in the race for control of Durham County Council.
The council has been ran by a Lib Dem/Conservative/Indy/Green coalition since 2021.
#CountyDurhamLocalElections
02.05.2025 09:20 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
🥀Another Labour candidate in County Durham texts "We're fucked, it's Reform everywhere".
A possible tsunami could be about to change the face of Durham politics.
#CountyDurhamLocalElections | #Reform | #Labour
02.05.2025 09:12 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
🗳️Counting is underway in Consett, with candidates of all parties in attendance.
@danielhordon.bsky.social is on the ground and will bring you all the latest twists and turns on what could well be a major day for Durham politics.
#CountyDurhamLocalElections
02.05.2025 09:10 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Labour insiders braced for a possible ‘wipeout’ in Durham.
A candidate texts, “Looking like we are on course to return maybe four councillors.”
#CountyDurhamLocalElections
02.05.2025 07:07 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
County Durham Local Elections 2025: Latest as vote counting to begin
County Durham residents are heading to the polls to vote in the latest round of local elections.
🗳️ Good morning from County Durham, where counting is about to get underway.
The story of the day has been a dramatic shift towards Reform - can they replicate their success in Durham?
All pointers are suggesting they will.
#CountyDurhamLocalElections
www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/2512814...
02.05.2025 06:50 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Oh, and if you see any #DogsAtPollingStations - you know what to do 👇
01.05.2025 07:23 — 👍 3 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Polls open in County Durham ahead of crucial vote
Polls have opened in County Durham in this year's local election, with Reform hoping to make significant gains
Good morning from a sunny County Durham where ALL the council seats are up for grabs on polling day.
Follow @thenorthernecho.bsky.social to keep updated in what is sure to be an intriguing battleground.
#CountyDurhamLocalElections
www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/2512887...
01.05.2025 07:22 — 👍 2 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 1
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29.04.2025 11:59 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Darts ref Huw Ware on future North East champions and 'pushback' to coming out
Huw Ware became the first openly gay referee to officiate the World Darts Championship final and spoke before a night of darts in Newcastle.
Really grateful to referee Huw Ware for this really insightful chat about his career of firsts.
Some snips:
🎙️How he ‘owes’ podcast success to Luke Littler
🎯How 11-year-old Huw would react to his career
♥️‘Maturing’ in his own relationship with his sexuality
www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/sport/250432...
06.04.2025 10:42 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Thieves stole £399 gorilla ornament from Darlington Market.
🦍🦍🦍
www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/2505744...
02.04.2025 17:08 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 1
City council say they 'haven't blocked' Newcastle United trophy parade
Cllr Karen Kilgour, leader of Newcastle City Council, has issued an update on the plans to celebrate Newcastle United's Carabao Cup with a parade.
⚫️⚪️ The latest from @joshuanichol.bsky.social as Newcastle City Council hit back at claims that they were responsible for blocking #NUFC's initial plans for an open-top bus tour...
Read here...⬇️
24.03.2025 15:00 — 👍 2 🔁 1 💬 1 📌 0
Government’s benefits reforms will ‘hit the North East hard’ it has been warned.
Tomorrow’s Northern Echo features the concerns of North East Child Poverty Commission.
#TomorrowsPapersToday 👇
18.03.2025 20:52 — 👍 1 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
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