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• Working-class Britain reads – so why is it missing from the story of Britain’s reading crisis?

  As Britain battles a national decline in reading, The Bee is challenging one of the assumptions at the heart of the debate: that working-class people simply don’t read. The literary magazine, published by New Writing North, argues that millions of working-class readers risk being overlooked because their reading habits do not always fit the conventional picture of book culture.

• Local vocal trio to play live show in Darlington

  Meet the brand-new three-part harmony singing group, where three beautiful voices come together to create one unforgettable sound. They bring one of their very first shows to Darlington this month!

• CrossCountry customers encouraged to plan ahead for Christmas travel

  Rail passengers travelling this Christmas are being encouraged to plan ahead, as major engineering work will mean no trains can operate to or from Birmingham New Street between Thursday 24 and Monday 28 December 2026.

• River Skerne to benefit from £8.3m environmental investment

  Work is starting on an £8.3m investment to protect and enhance the water quality in the River Skerne.

• Ambulance service colleagues honoured for more than 300 years of service to the North East

  Thirteen North East Ambulance Service (NEAS) colleagues have been recognised for their extraordinary commitment to caring for people across the North East, collectively representing more than 300 years of dedication, compassion, and service.