Lanchester5 hrs agoForest lodge holiday park decision deferredCouncillors defer a decision about the development of lodges at the Greencroft Estate in Lanchester.5 hrs ago6 days agoForest holiday lodges plan recommended for refusalAhead of a decision, Durham County Council's planners say the project would "harm" the landscape.6 days ago18 May 2026Village 'betrayed' over solar farm approvalResidents of the Durham village bemoan a Planning Inspectorate decision to allow a huge solar farm.18 May 202623 Apr 2026Solar farm refusal overturnedThe Planning Inspectorate has reversed a council decision refusing a large solar farm in Burnhope.23 Apr 202618 Mar 2026Failing GP surgery insists it has improvedAn inspection by the CQC exposed "failings" and a "toxic culture" at the Lanchester Medical Centre.18 Mar 202611 Feb 2026Planting of new forest delayed for judicial reviewA local company says the Greencroft Forest project in County Durham was not assessed correctly.11 Feb 202626 Jan 2026Concerns raised over village's only GP providerThe local MP says patients in Lanchester have been "badly let down".26 Jan 20266 Nov 2025'Inadequate' medical centre in special measures The Care Quality Commission says "serious leadership failings" put people at risk.6 Nov 202529 Oct 2025Solar farm inquiry adjourned after lack of noticeCampaigners say people were not told about the inquiry and Durham County Council has apologised.29 Oct 2025...
