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Bob's Another “Diamond” in the Crown of Longevity

07/02/2025

Bob Elliott has joined the freemen’s celebrated “band of brothers” by reaching a 60-year membership milestone – adding to the already notable claims of two of his grandchildren.

Butchers look to save their ancient craft skills

20/01/2025

NEWLY apprenticed butcher Rachael Lister looks set to be a cut above the rest at the start of her chosen career - thanks to an award from Durham Freemen’s Charitable Trustees to help meet the cost of the tools she will need.

FORMER DURHAM PIT VILLAGE CLAIMS A UNIQUE ROYAL DOUBLE

16/12/2024

SANDSTONE tablet of King Charles’s official cipher, hand-crafted by a Durham Cathedral mason, has gone on display in a village hall – alongside an official letter of commendation from his mother, the Queen, awarded as part of her Golden Jubilee celebrations