During British Science Week, pupils in Sedgefield Primary were invited to enter the British Science Week poster competition. The theme this year was ‘Change and Adapt’.

Pupils could create a poster showing how plants and animals adapt to changing seasons or surroundings, or how humans have adapted to changing technology.

After much thought and reflection, I have decided not to stand for re-election as a Town Councillor. This was not a decision I made lightly, but one I feel is necessary under the current circumstances.

Currently, Sedgefield’s Town Councillors, including myself, are not elected by the people of Sedgefield but are co-opted when a vacancy arises. At this election, although two new people are standing, there will also be two councillors stepping down, not including myself. Personally, I believe that until the people of Sedgefield can vote directly for their Town Councillors, things will not change in a meaningful way.

On Sunday 11 May, Durham Bird Club are holding an event to celebrate their 50th year. The Club has a bird hide at Castle Lake, near Bishop Middleham.

The Big Slimming World Clothes Throw with Cancer Research UK is an annual event that takes place in Slimming World groups across the UK. It sees members donating good quality clothes, shoes, and accessories that no longer fit – and they’re confident they will never need again.