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12/09/2026

If you live in Bishop Auckland, Shildon, Crook, Evenwood, West Auckland, Barnard Castle, Teesdale or Weardale, there are now more ways to get skills, training and a good job. The Government, Skills England and the North East Mayor have launched new programmes to help young people build a strong future — including support designed for rural areas.

Discover skills and apprenticeship opportunities for young people in Bishop Auckland, Shildon, Crook, Teesdale and Weardale, with free training and local support.

06/09/2026

If you live in Shildon, Crook, Bishop Auckland or Barnard Castle, it’s easy to feel as though nothing will ever change. That's changing now.

Young people out of work are losing confidence in themselves and their future. Getting back into work changes that.

06/09/2026

02/09/2026

🏠 Young people here in and County Durham need decent, affordable homes — not more endless consultation, waiting, renting stress or being priced out of staying local.
This piece looks at who is most likely to deliver: Labour, Durham County Council, the North East Mayor or Reform UK.

Housing is one of the biggest issues facing young people in County Durham. It affects whether you can move out, stay local, take a job, study or start a family. Decisions by the government, Durham County Council and the North East Mayor will shape how many homes are built, where they go and who can....

25/08/2026

Young people are being told different things about jobs, apprenticeships and their future.
So here’s the real question: who is actually on your side — and who has a plan to help you get on?
Read it and decide for yourself. 👇

Explore youth jobs in County Durham, apprenticeships, skills training and the debate over employer NI, with a clear comparison of Labour and Reform UK policies.

18/08/2026

Young people in our towns like and deserve real chances to explore the world — whether that’s studying, working or travelling abroad. This article sets out what those opportunities look like today. Readers can weigh up the facts for themselves.

Discover young people’s opportunities abroad, with clear information on study, work and travel routes and how different UK parties approach youth mobility.

21/05/2026

The quick guide to earning, learning, and getting ahead through apprenticeships

Right now, loads of young people want a clear route into work but feel stuck between study, job hunting, and rising costs. Apprenticeships matter because they let you earn money, build real skills, and get experience at the same time. The government says it is putting major funding behind this, with...

21/05/2026

Net migration in the UK fell to 171000 from 331000 in the year to December 2025. The lowest point since 2012.

13/05/2026

Reform UK leaders have floated the idea of “high‑intensity training camps” for young offenders — essentially military‑style boot camps. Richard Tice has pushed it hardest, and Nigel Farage has backed tougher discipline too. Clearly aimed to appeal to those who favour a “short sharp shock”. They have no other youth policies yet.
What Labour says it would do for young people:Labour’s youth plans centre on votes at 16, investment in skills and apprenticeships, rebuilding youth services, and expanding mental‑health support. On housing, Labour says it will build more homes, has strengthened renters’ rights, and ended Section 21 evictions, aiming to make renting more secure and affordable for younger people.

11/05/2026

While the political class is busy talking all things Westminster, I’m continuing to work hard to make life better for residents across the constituency.