#Marie Burns and Crufts Champion Devon on their first school visit.

Police are appealing for witnesses after a sexual assault in Bishop Auckland, Hardwick Park receives a Learning Outside the Classroom Quality Mark and Newton Aycliffe Fire Service are recruiting for part-time fire officers.

We catch up with Kerry Podmore from Co-op Travel for an update on the market, new holiday ideas and other tips. Find out more about Kerry at http://www.thepersonaltravelagents.co.uk/find-your-personal-travel-agent/kerry-podmore/.

Google to provide a Digital Garage Pop-Up to County Durham businesses, George McGavin, TV wildlife presenter is to return to the North East this month and Stanley library relocates to the town’s Louisa Centre

Children from a local school talk about their visit

Heidi Mottram OBE is appointed as the Prince of Wales’ North East business ambassador, Bishop Auckland Market Place is filled with flowers and Bishop Auckland Theatre Hooligans win a national award.

Durham police use communications media to solve crimes, a County Durham wine and beer retailer has plans for expansion and researchers from Durham and Oxford universities find a helium field

The Monthly update with Katie Bartle

Local news headlines for Monday 27th June 2016

Tenants across County Durham are being reminded to have their say on the services that affect them, plus a free lecture about space and a show coming to the stage in Durham.