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County Durham dad defies doctors' odds three years after terminal cancer diagnosis

A Sedgefield dad with terminal cancer has defied the odds to celebrate his birthday three years after doctors expected him to die.

13 October 2026
Teesside Gazette

Sedgefield dad who died after car collided with barrier on A1 is named

Keith Royal, 41, was pronounced dead at the scene after the car he was driving left the carriageway, collided with a roadside barrier and overturned on the A1

12 October 2026
The Northern Echo

Sedgefield pupils join 'ploggers' to help clean up County Durham village

Sedgefield Primary School pupils joined Sedgefield Ploggers for County Durham’s Big Autumn Clean, collecting litter and promoting community pride and wellbeing

27 September 2026
The Northern Echo

Full fibre rollout begins in Sedgefield promising faster, more reliable broadband

Homes and businesses in Sedgefield are set to get some of the UK’s fastest internet speeds as work begins on a new full fibre network.

22 September 2026
The Northern Echo

'Considerable concern' from neighbours as County Durham children's home approved

Plans to turn a Sedgefield house into a children's home have been approved despite 'considerable concerns about safety' from neighbours.

14 September 2026
The Northern Echo

County Durham secondary school rated ‘Strong’ by Ofsted across all inspection areas

Sedgefield Community College has been rated "Strong" by Ofsted across all inspection areas, with inspectors praising achievement, attendance and school culture.

10 September 2026
The Northern Echo

County Durham restaurant with top reviews serves 'mind-blowingly fantastic pizza'

Julia & Sofia's in Sedgefield is praised by diners for its “mind-blowingly fantastic pizza” and has added to its growing list of top TripAdvisor reviews.

30 August 2026
The Northern Echo

County Durham man baffled as he 'funny-looking dog' turns out to be wallaby by road

A Sedgefield man was left stunned on his journey to work when a “funny-looking dog” at the side of the road turned out to be what he believes was an escaped wallaby.

30 August 2026
Darlington & Stockton Times

Popular annual Ladies Day returns to County Durham racecourse

Sedgefield Racecourse’s Bodhi Solutions Ladies Day is set to return, combining horse racing, fashion and live entertainment in County Durham while raising funds for a children’s charity.

26 August 2026
The Northern Echo

CCTV images as investigation ongoing into burglary at County Durham cricket club

An investigation is underway following an overnight burglary at Sedgefield Cricket Club.

24 August 2026
The Northern Echo

Council criticised for decision to spend £234k of housing money in County Durham park

Two Sedgefield councillors have criticised a decision to allocate £234,000 of housing developer contributions to improvements at Hardwick Park.

13 August 2026
The Northern Echo

Pictures as crowds flock to traditional County Durham show as it celebrates 171 years

Picture gallery as the 171st Sedgefield Show takes place on the Robert Brown Showfield in Sedgefield.

8 August 2026
The Northern Echo

County Durham garden party brings together more than 150 veterans and supporters

A garden party was recently held at Hardwick Hall Hotel in Sedgefield to celebrate veterans and serving personnel.

31 July 2026
Teesside Gazette

'Gambling addict' stashed £92,000 of cocaine in Portrack Lane lock up

Stockton man Paul James, 28, was busted at a Sedgefield hotel he was staying at :: He's now been locked up for five years

21 July 2026
Teesside Gazette

Taylor Wimpey fined £300,000 after sewage leak while building Sedgefield housing estate

The sewage leaked into fresh water at Shotton Beck and was discovered by the Environment Agency

11 July 2026
The Northern Echo

Update issued on delayed County Durham estate that left residents 'in limbo'

Progress is continuing at a long-running housing development in Sedgefield, County Durham, after years of frustration from residents.

27 June 2026
Darlington & Stockton Times

North East food and drink festival teams up with charity to restore native oysters

Hardwick Hall Hotel’s Oyster Festival near Sedgefield will support the Wild Oyster Project: Tyne & Wear, helping efforts to restore native oysters to North East waters.

23 June 2026
Teesside Gazette

Mum gives birth in car at Esso petrol station while rushing to Stockton hospital

Sarah Frost, 29, gave birth to son Albie at the Esso forecourt in Sedgefield after her waters broke unexpectedly

12 June 2026
The Northern Echo

County Durham mum gives birth on car's back seat at Esso garage on dash to hospital

A County Durham mum gave birth on the backseat of her car in a Sedgefield petrol station as she was being rushed to hospital.

12 June 2026
BBC Tees

The baby born in a Sedgefield petrol station

Well now, you won't believe what happened right here in Sedgefield! A brave mum, Sarah Frost, ended up having her baby in a most unexpected place – our local petrol station! What a story to tell the little one when they're older!

10 June 2026

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