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Out in force: Residents take to the street to protest after Ellen Hendry’s death

Death sparks protest

Updated 5:23pm Thursday 20th November 2008

MORE than 50 people held a minute’s silence to pay tribute to an elderly widow who died after being struck by a car as she crossed a busy road.


Artists help light the way

Artists help light the way

Updated 5:48pm Thursday 20th November 2008

SPECIAL artwork is lighting up a renovated housing estate.

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Bridge plunge tributes

David Palmer

Updated 5:17pm Thursday 20th November 2008

FRIENDS and relatives of a man who died after falling from a bridge have paid tribute to him at the spot where tragedy struck.

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Plans for student flats turned down by councillors

Updated 5:19pm Thursday 20th November 2008

COUNCILLORS have thrown out plans to build 71 student flats in the heart of Durham, after hearing they would become ‘an embarrassment’ for the city.

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