WASHINGTON NEWS
THE BLOOMERS ARE GOING FOR GOLD
THEY’RE certainly no strangers to success – and members of Washington Village in Bloom are hoping they can pick up more silverware this week as they head to the final […]
YOUNG PEOPLE AND ORGANISATIONS INVITED TO HELP SHAPE WASHINGTON’S FUTURE
ORGANISATIONS experienced in supporting and engaging young people are being invited to come forward as plans progress for a new Washington Young People’s Board. The call comes from the Washington […]
JAYMAC SOLUTIONS SECURES £2.2M INVESTMENT FOR FURTHER GROWTH
A FAMILY-owned North East warehousing and packaging business with a site in Washington is on course with its plans to double turnover over the next five years after securing a […]
WASHINGTON HOTEL SCOOPS HOUSEKEEPING ACCOLADE AT INDUSTRY EXCELLENCE AWARDS
THE Mercure George Washington Hotel’s housekeeping team has been named the winner in a regional industry awards ceremony. Sandra Hay and her team picked up the Cleanliness Excellence award in […]
SPONSORED REMEMBRANCE DAY POPPIES START TO GO UP IN THE VILLAGE
PREPARATIONS for Remembrance Day at Washington Village are now underway, as this year’s poppies begin to appear. As Washington Way reported last month, the poppies have been a regular fixture […]
BUDDING WRITERS AND ARTISTS INVITED TO ENTER BOWES RAILWAY BICENTENARY COMPETITIONS
BOWES Railway is continuing its 200-year celebrations with two competitions aimed at getting people creative this autumn. The museum, in Springwell Village, is running a Creative Writing and an Art […]
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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 […]
OPENING MORNING AT RICKLETON PRIMARY SCHOOL THIS SATURDAY
RICKLETON Primary School is opening its doors to parents and carers of prospective pupils this weekend. The Vigo Lane school will host an open morning this Saturday, September 19 from […]
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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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 […]
STILL TIME TO BOOK FOR THE GREEN’S CHRISTMAS WREATH MAKING WORKSHOPS
THE Green in Washington Village still has availability for its Christmas Wreath Making workshops – but places are expected to fill quickly The popular tearoom, gift shop and florist announced […]
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 […]
CHESTER-LE-EATS FOOD FESTIVAL RETURNS THIS WEEKEND
TWO days of food, drink and entertainment is heading to Chester-le-Street this weekend as Chester-le-EATS celebrates its fifth birthday. The event will take over Banks Homes Riverside, the home of […]
