Major national strategy to reduce number of tragic suicides 11th September 2023 Government pledge to reduce England’s suicide rate within 2.5 years with launch of new National Suicide Prevention Strategy Thousands more people approaching a... Westminster News
What's happening in Parliament this week? 11th September 2023 What's happening in Parliament this week? It's another week of finalising legislation, with bills bouncing between the Lords and Commons, and others grinding... Westminster News
Great North Run 11th September 2023 A true inspiration. At 102 years old, Bill Cooksey crossed the #GreatNorthRun finish line over the weekend to raise funds for the County Durham and Darlington... Local News
Darlington Library Reopening 11th September 2023 It was a heart-warming moment to attend the Darlington library reopening after its amazing restoration and refit. I had the pleasure of meeting the amazing team... Local News
REMEMBERING 9/11 11th September 2023 REMEMBERING 9/11 As we mark the anniversary of the 9/11 attacks my thoughts remain with the victims, survivors & families affected, as well as the first... Westminster News
URGENT ACTION: XL BULLY DOGS 10th September 2023 URGENT ACTION: XL BULLY DOGS The home secretary is seeking urgent advice about banning American XL Bully dogs as footage shows one of the animals attacking an... Westminster News
Newton Aycliffe Rotary Club 9th September 2023 It was a pleasure to address members of the Newton Aycliffe Rotary Club last week. I spoke to my fellow Rotarians about the work of Parliament and what I have... Local News
Paul Howell MP welcomes government funding to help older and disabled people live independently. 8th September 2023 Paul Howell MP has welcomed the announcement that County Durham will receive £609,785 in government funding to help older people and those with disabilities to... Local News
Paul Howell MP calls on parents to support children’s flu vaccine programme 8th September 2023 The annual NHS flu vaccination programme for children aged 2-3, school age children and children over 6 months with certain health conditions is getting... Westminster News