WASHINGTON NEWS
CONCORD ILLUMINATIONS SET FOR NOVEMBER 23 SWITCH ON
THE team behind Concord’s illuminations has confirmed the date for the 2026 switch on. Washington’s official festive lights will power up on Monday, November 23 as part of an evening […]
PLANS CONTINUE FOR METRO TO WASHINGTON EXTENSION AS NEXUS REVEALS NEXT STEPS AND RESPONDS TO INITIAL FEEDBACK
A NUMBER of questions raised by residents regarding the proposed Metro to Washington extension have been answered in response to recent public engagement sessions Metro operator Nexus has today confirmed […]
STILL TIME TO VISIT WASHINGTON’S INCREDIBLE HALLOWEEN HOUSE TO HELP RAISE MONEY FOR BABY LOSS CHARITY
IT looks like something from a theme park – but this amazing Halloween display is welcoming visitors each evening to a small street in Washington – and it’s all for […]
FORMER WASHINGTON COLLEGE CAMPUS COULD BECOME THE NEW HOME FOR BARBARA PRIESTMAN ACADEMY
THE former Washington campus of Sunderland College could become a specialist centre for children and young people with special education needs and disabilities (SEND) following a council investment. Sunderland City […]
THINGS TO DO IN WASHINGTON THIS OCTOBER HALF TERM
STUCK for things to do with the kids this half term? There’s plenty to do for families and children here in Washington over the next seven days… All week: Pumpkin […]
BLOOMING MARVELLOUS: BLOOMERS WIN GOLD AT BRITAIN IN BLOOM
WASHINGTON Village in Bloom has done it again, scooping a major prize in the UK’s most prestigious horticultural contest. The Bloomers have won Gold in 2026 RHS Britain in Bloom […]
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HISTORIAN PETER WELSH TO GIVE FREE TALK AT BOWES RAILWAY NEXT WEEK
BOWES Railway Museum will bring the flag down on a series of historic talks by welcoming Washington historian and author Peter Welsh to take the floor next week. To celebrate […]
STALL HOLDERS SOUGHT FOR DONWELL HOUSE CHRISTMAS FAIR
DONWELL House Care Home is on the lookout for stall holders to join its annual Christmas fair next month. The care home, at Donwell Village Centre, will host its popular […]
EARLY YEARS OPEN DAY AT JOHN F KENNEDY PRIMARY THIS WEEKEND
PARENTS and carers of children due to start Reception next year can discover more about John F Kennedy Primary School this Saturday, October 3. The school, at Station Road, Columbia, […]
RECEPTION OPEN EVENTS BEGIN THIS WEEK AT GEORGE WASHINGTON PRIMARY SCHOOL
PARENTS and carers of children due to start Reception next September are being invited to discover more about one of Washington’s primary schools at open events over the next couple […]
SPOOKTASTIC! GET YOUR HOME TRICK OR TREAT READY
SPOOKY season is here and already homes across Washington are getting a Halloween makeover. Each year, more and more people are celebrating the event for far longer than just one […]
WASHINGTON MAN BRINGS VINTAGE CLOTHING MARKET TO TOWN THIS FRIDAY
A WASHINGTON born and bred vintage trader is hoping for local support this week when he brings his already successful NE Vintage Takeover to town. Washington Vintage Fashion Market, the […]
INTERIORS: HELLO AUTUMN!
THE leaves are starting to fall, the weather has taken a bit of a turn for the worst and the nights are definitely starting to get longer. Like it or […]
GARDENING: PLANT WINTER POTATOES IN SACKS NOW FOR FESTIVE YIELD
THERE’S nothing quite like growing your own potatoes – and if you act now, you can still get a harvest for Christmas. Early September is realistically the last chance to […]
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CONCORD ILLUMINATIONS SET FOR NOVEMBER 23 SWITCH ON
THE team behind Concord’s illuminations has confirmed the date for the 2026 switch on. Washington’s official festive lights will power up on Monday, November 23 as part of an evening […]
STILL TIME TO VISIT WASHINGTON’S INCREDIBLE HALLOWEEN HOUSE TO HELP RAISE MONEY FOR BABY LOSS CHARITY
IT looks like something from a theme park – but this amazing Halloween display is welcoming visitors each evening to a small street in Washington – and it’s all for […]
THINGS TO DO IN WASHINGTON THIS OCTOBER HALF TERM
STUCK for things to do with the kids this half term? There’s plenty to do for families and children here in Washington over the next seven days… All week: Pumpkin […]
HISTORIAN PETER WELSH TO GIVE FREE TALK AT BOWES RAILWAY NEXT WEEK
BOWES Railway Museum will bring the flag down on a series of historic talks by welcoming Washington historian and author Peter Welsh to take the floor next week. To celebrate […]
NISSAN TO CELEBRATE 40 YEARS WITH MUSICAL FIREWORKS SPECTACULAR
NISSAN Sports & Leisure Complex is gearing up to celebrate Nissan’s 40 Year anniversary with a fantastic family event later this month. Nissan Musical Fireworks Spectacular will be held on […]
LIVING HISTORY WEEKEND MARKS NELSAM’S LAST EVENT OF THE YEAR
THE North East Land, Sea and Air Museum (NELSAM) is gearing up for its final event of 2026 this weekend. The museum, based at the former RAF Usworth and Sunderland […]
GET INTO THE HALLOWEEN SPIRIT AT STACK VENUES THIS MONTH
SPOOKY season is here – and some of the North East’s leading entertainment hubs are getting into the spirit early with a month of treats for adults and kids alike. […]
HOUGHTON FEAST RETURNS THIS WEEKEND
TEN days of family fun and entertainment gets underway this weekend as Houghton Feast returns. This year’s festival kicks-off this Friday, October 2 and runs until Sunday, October 11 and […]
