During this time, I have thoroughly enjoyed producing trending stories and feature articles for the paper.
Being from the West Midlands, my knowledge of the county stemmed anything my local family and friends could tell me about it.
However, writing for the paper has truly allowed me to expand my knowledge of County Durham and dig deep into the town’s history, speak with residents and really feel like I am part of the local community.
Here are just 10 things I have learnt about County Durham after writing about the area for six months:
I discovered more about County Durham’s history