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Joshua Nichol

Local Democracy Reporter

Joshua is an NCTJ-qualified reporter who covers decisions made by Durham County Council and Darlington Borough Council and how they impact you. In his spare time, Joshua enjoys football, darts and managing virtual football teams in a video game. Got a story? Get in touch.

Latest articles from Joshua Nichol

Public meeting called over 'out of control' off-road bikes in Darlington

How the new estate could look.

How the new estate could look.

Plans to build 104 homes in County Durham village given green light

The former St Peter's School, in Gainford, was demolished in 2024.

The former St Peter's School, in Gainford, was demolished in 2024.

Six more homes approved beside long-abandoned former County Durham school site

County Durham miners urged to share Battle of Orgreave stories as inquiry visits

Cllr Anne-Marie Curry.

Cllr Anne-Marie Curry.

'Dangerous' cannibal rats 'attacking people' on rubbish-strewn Darlington street

People have removed boards from the windows of a derelict County Durham care home.

People have removed boards from the windows of a derelict County Durham care home.

Police patrol derelict Ferryhill care home daily as council seeks to demolish it

Vulnerable children are being put at risk of exploitation and abuse by being placed in unregulated homes, including in Airbnbs, Durham PCC Joy Allen warned.

Vulnerable children are being put at risk of exploitation and abuse by being placed in unregulated homes, including in Airbnbs, Durham PCC Joy Allen warned.

County Durham children put 'at risk' as some placed in Airbnbs and unregulated homes

Durham University accused of 'inviting' academics to leave to spend money elsewhere

Plans to build two homes in Shadforth have been approved despite fears about safety on a narrow track nearby.

Plans to build two homes in Shadforth have been approved despite fears about safety on a narrow track nearby.

Two County Durham homes approved despite fears over cars using narrow village track

Who is standing in County Durham council by-election taking place in November?