It is with deep regret that we inform you of the death of retired Police Officer, Supt 198 Robert (Bob) Valks Bach, who died at University H...

With the festive season almost upon us, I send my sincere best wishes for a Joyous and Peaceful time over Christmas and beyond and a Happy N...

Ray Jones (Durham NARPO chairman) and Editor of the magazine Durham Peeler has been hard at work over the past few months to produce the lat...

It is with deep regret that we inform you of the death of a retired Police Officer: PC 2387 John Hall, who died at St Cuthbert’s Hospice, Du...

It is with deep regret that we inform you of the death of a retired Police Officer, DC 349 Robert (Bob) John Hull, who died at Lindisfarne C...

The Durham Constabulary Male Voice Choir was formed in 1948 and earlier this year celebrated its "75" Anniversary by giving a join...

It is with deep regret that we inform you of the death of a retired Police Officer, Insp 647 Richard (Frank) Johnson, who died at Sedgefield...

It is with deep regret that we inform you of the death of retired Police Officer, PC 404 John Franks, who died at his West Auckland home on ...

Remembrance Day is also known as Poppy Day. It was first observed in 1919, however until 1945 it was called Armistice Day. Traditionally the...

It is with deep regret that we inform you of the death of retired Police Officer, Sergeant 1175 James (Jim) Young, who died at St Teresa’s H...

The next meeting of the Durham Branch of NARPO will be at the  Masonic Hall, Station Road, Chester-le-Street  DH3 3DU   starting at 19.30 ho...

It is with deep regret that we inform you of the death of retired Police Officer, PC 1602 Brian Robson, who died at home, surrounded by his ...

It is with sadness that we report the death of two stalwarts of the Durham Branch of NARPO namely PC 711 Barry Chilton Crawford and his late...

It is with deep regret that we inform you of the death of a retired Police Officer, D/Sgt 478 Thomas (Tom) Marjoram, who died at St Cuthbert...

It is with deep regret that we inform you of the death of Police Widow, Stella Winefride Regan, who died at West Lodge Care Home, Billy Row,...

This amnesty will allow retired officers to begin donating to The Police Treatment Centres and they will not have to wait 12 months to acces...

The next Branch Meeting of Durham NARPO is on Thursday 14 September at 7.30pm, at Bishop Auckland Hospital Social Club, everyone welcome. If...

It is with deep regret that we inform you of the death of a retired Police Officer, PC 1587 Stephen (Steve) Shotton, who died suddenly in Su...

The next meeting of the Durham Branch of NARPO will be at Bishop Auckland Hospital Club, 32A Escomb Road, Bishop Auckland DL14 6AD on Thursd...

FINAL CALL.....   a quick reminder that the NARPO Durham Branch -  Sunday Lunch being held at the Masonic Hall Ferryhill on Sunday 3rd Septe...

It is with deep regret that we inform you of the death of a retired Police Officer, Insp David Corfield, who died at St Teresa’s Hospice, Da...

It is with deep regret that we inform you of the death of retired Police Officer, PC 1189 Robert Barry Moore, who died at his home in Lanche...

It is with deep regret that we inform you of the death of a retired Police Officer: Insp 476 Ronald (Ronnie) Tarn of Easington Village, who ...

It is with deep regret that we inform you of the death of retired Police Officer, PC1712 William (Bill)Simpson, who died at home at Burnhope...

Ray Jones (Durham NARPO chairman) and Editor of the magazine Durham Peeler has been hard at work over the past few months to produce the lat...

A Whickham Police Reunion is to take place at Swalwell cricket club on Wednesday 9th August 2023. If you were stationed there or in Traffic,...

Officers from Durham Constabulary are taking part in The Police Unity Tour at the end of this month to raise money for the Care of Police Su...

Please Note: The name for our branch bank account has been incorrectly given in the latest edition of the Durham Peeler. The name of the acc...

It is with deep regret that we inform you of the death of retired Police Officer, PC1712 William (Bill) Simpson.  Many of you will know that...

The next meeting of the Durham Branch of NARPO is to be held Thursday 13th July 2023 at 7.30pm, Bishop Auckland Hospital Social Club, 32A Es...

It is with regret that we have to report the death of a retired Police Officer : Supt. Ronald Mcallister, aged 85 years, a member of Sunderl...

It is with deep regret that we inform you of the death of retired Police Officer, DC 1349 James (Jim) Edward Watson McQueen of Lesbury, Alnw...

It is with regret that we have to inform you of the death of a retired Police Officer : Inspector Thomas Lewis COOPER who died in the QE Hos...

Durham Constabulary Male Voice Choir are holding their 2023 Concert at Spennymoor Town Hall on Saturday, 10th June, at 7pm There has been a ...

The Royal British Legion is planning to hold the Ex-Service and Civilian Contingents attending the Parade and Service at the Cenotaph, White...

The next meeting of the Durham Branch of NARPO is to be held Thursday 11th May 2023 at 7.30pm, Bishop Auckland Hospital Social Club, 32A Esc...

It’s almost summertime, time to dust off the cobwebs, get the glad rags on and start opening the Pimms! Well, maybe not Pimms, this is Seaha...

It is with deep regret that we announce the death of Doreen Quickmire of Bishop Auckland, who died on Sunday 2nd April 2023, aged 77 years. ...

It is with deep regret that we inform you of the death of a retired Police Officer, PC 1414 Eric Findlay Strachan of Chester-le-Street, who ...

It is with deep regret that we announce the death of retired Police Staff, Harold Cairns of Cassop, who died on Sunday 5th March 2023, his 7...

 “A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S SOIREE”  Darlington Sub-Division Pensioners Night Following on from last year’s success, we are delighted to announce ...

It is with deep regret that we announce the death of Beaty Bainbridge of Chester-le-Street, who died on Monday 27th February 2023, aged 74 y...

The Hardwick Camp cadet reunion initially posted for Saturday 8th July 2023 has now had to be changed to the Saturday following, the 15th Ju...

The next meeting of the Durham Branch of NARPO is as follows : Monday 13th March 2023 19:30 hours The meeting will be held at Spennymoor Mas...

It is with deep regret that we announce the death of Police Widow Audrey Muriel Stratford of Chester-le-Street, who died on Thursday 5th Jan...

It is with deep regret that we inform you of the death of a retired Police Officer: PC 1271 John Robson of Peterlee, who died in Sunderland ...

It is with deep regret that we announce the death of Police Widow Eileen Hillery of Darlington, who died in Darlington Memorial Hospital on ...

When you reach state pension age, you will be notified by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) and awarded your pension accordingly.  ...

It is with deep regret that we inform you of the death of a retired Police Officer: PC 1380 John (Jack) Mather of Consett, who died in Unive...

It is with deep regret that we inform you of the death of a retired Police Officer: Sgt 408 Henry (Harry) Napier of Seaham (formerly Horden)...

It is with deep regret that we inform you of the death of a retired Police Officer: DC 1303 John Chesney (Ches) Brighouse of Spennymoor, who...

 In the late 1990’s, under the leadership of Chief Constable George Hedges, Durham Constabulary commissioned a Durham Police Historic Painti...

Please note that our next Branch Meeting on Thursday 12th January 2023 will be our A.G.M . The meeting will take place at 7.30pm at Spennymo...