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Durham Castle Goes Medieval for Family Fun Day

The iconic landmark of Durham Castle is to host a medieval-themed day for families on Sunday.  The castle – which, along with Durham Cathedral, is part of a UESCO World Heritage Site – will be...
Colliers International Boosts Agency Team At Integra 61

Colliers International Boosts Agency Team At Integra 61

Citrus Durham Appoints Colliers Alongside Avison Young Citrus Durham has strengthened the agency team at Integra 61, the North East’s largest new logistics and manufacturing park, with the appointment of Colliers International to join existing...
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Light Installation among Durham Events Planned to Mark End of WWI

A new light installation may be set up in Millennium Place, Durham City, to honour County Durham soldiers who died in the First World War. The installation is one of several ideas that could...

Small Grants Boost COVID-19 Support in Spennymoor

Local groups helping people during the COVID-19 outbreak in Spennymoor have been given special monetary boosts to support their good work. Spennymoor Area Action Partnership’s (AAP) Targeted Small Grants fund has been offering financial boosts...

Maven Capital Partners Secures Additional Funding To Support Growth

Following a period of growth and relocation to County Durham the business has secured further funding to support its growing list of international customers Maven Capital Partners (“Maven”) has led a £2.5 million funding round...
Fright Night Wharton Park

Prepare for Spooky Halloween Fun as Fright Night Returns to Durham

A scary family show is set to return to Durham’s Wharton Park this Halloween.   Following the success of last year’s event, Fright Night will be back on Saturday 28th October – featuring an all-new...
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New Scheme to Fight Counterfeit Rip-offs in Post-Christmas Sales

With the sales upon us, many County Durham consumers will be hunting for bargains –not only on the high street but also over the internet. With this in mind,...
New Tourism Partnership Signed To Support Region-To-Region Tourism

New Tourism Partnership Signed To Support Region-To-Region Tourism

Durham County Council and A Coruña Provincial Council in northwest Spain have signed a region-to-region tourism collaboration agreement. Endorsed at a hybrid meeting attended by representatives from both councils, the new alliance includes a collaboration...
Deadline Approaches to Apply for Primary School Places

Deadline Approaches to Apply for Primary School Places

Parents and carers in County Durham are being reminded they are running out of time to apply for primary school places for their children. The deadline for applications for the next academic year, which starts...
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£160,000 Boost to Help Durham Businesses Shrink Carbon Footprints

Small and medium-sized County Durham businesses are to receive a £160,000 boost to help them cut carbon emissions. As well as being good for the environment, this investment should help the SMEs (small and medium-sized...

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