Obituary - Alan Ribchester MBE
19th March 2025
Alan Ribchester, who was 79, lived all his life in Durham and was married to Gina. The couple have two sons, Richard and Robert, and four grandchildren.
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Mayor's Charity Appeal Gets Major Boost
27th February 2025
TWO charities supported by Durham’ Mayor, County Councillor Liz Brown, during her year of office will share a £1,000 gift from the freemen.
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Bob's Another “Diamond” in the Crown of Longevity
7th February 2025
Bob Elliott has joined the freemen’s celebrated “band of brothers” by reaching a 60-year membership milestone – adding to the already notable claims of two of his grandchildren.
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Butchers look to save their ancient craft skills
20th January 2025
NEWLY apprenticed butcher Rachael Lister looks set to be a cut above the rest at the start of her chosen career - thanks to an award from Durham Freemen’s Charitable Trustees to help meet the cost of the tools she will need.
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