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17 June 2026

Jarrow schoolboy wins competition with his design for a sign language translator

A nine-year-old boy from Jarrow has won an award for designing a sign language translator. Joel Hunt, a Year 4 pupil at St Mary’s Catholic Primary School, which is part of Bishop Chadwick Catholic Education Trust, entered the competition as part of the school’s MADD STEM week.

pic of three pupils holding one of the bricks discovered

11 June 2026

The future and the past are shining brightly at St Godric’s

An extraordinary piece of local history has been uncovered at a County Durham primary school, during construction of its new nursery building. While carrying out groundworks, builders revealed a hidden WW2 air raid shelter, preserved beneath the foundations for more than 80 years.

9 June 2026

No More Sleeping – A groundbreaking new musical aiming to awaken the spirit of the North East

A bold and visionary new folk opera, No More Sleeping, is set to premiere in September 2026, offering audiences an unforgettable journey through history, imagination, and innovation. The project was officially launched on Monday 8th June with the help of Durham University’s humanoid robot Alan.

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