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Durham's Spectacular Heritage Coast in the Spotlight for Year of the Coast

Durham’s Spectacular Heritage Coast in the Spotlight for Year of the Coast

Durham’s spectacular heritage coastline is under the spotlight this year as part of a nationwide campaign to promote England’s coast as a sustainable year-round destination. 2023 has been designated as the Year of the Coast...
Overcoming Addiction and Finding Employment: The Story of David from East Durham

Overcoming Addiction and Finding Employment: The Story of David from East Durham

A County Durham man who worked to overcome addiction has thanked those who helped him find a job supporting others. David, from East Durham, came to Employability Durham after spending some time with an independent...
Become Part of Something Special: Exciting Unique Jobs at Beamish Museum

Become Part of Something Special: Exciting Unique Jobs at Beamish Museum

From working with heritage transport to creating tasty traditional treats, become part of something special with exciting and unique new jobs at Beamish, The Living Museum of the North. A variety of seasonal roles are...
Government Minister Observes Efforts to Support Durham Families

Government Minister Observes Efforts to Support Durham Families

A minister from the government has journeyed to County Durham to observe and gain insight into the efforts being made to support families. Secretary of State for Education Gillian Keegan visited Durham County Council’s Woodhouse...
Resurfacing County Durham’s Roads and Reducing Plastic Pollution

Resurfacing County Durham’s Roads and Reducing Plastic Pollution

Durham County Council has made strides towards reducing plastic pollution and improving road safety in County Durham, having resurfaced more than 126,000 square metres of roads in the past year. The sustainable asphalt solution used...
Celebrating the Year of the Rabbit in County Durham

Celebrating the Year of the Rabbit in County Durham

Communities and venues across County Durham are preparing to welcome the Year of the Rabbit with a host of traditional events and activities. Durham City will be celebrating the Lunar New Year on Saturday, 21...
Free Family Days at Blaydon Reserve to Help Local People Get Back To Nature

Free Family Days at Blaydon Reserve to Help Local People Get Back To Nature

Thanks to a four-figure grant from the Newcastle Building Society Community Fund at the Community Foundation, families in Gateshead are receiving the opportunity to become more connected with nature and contribute to the enhancement...
Durham County Council’s Commitment to Improving Employment Opportunities for Disabled People

Durham County Council’s Commitment to Improving Employment Opportunities for Disabled People

The region’s largest local authority has been recognised for its for its forward-thinking work to improve employment opportunities for disabled people in County Durham. Durham County Council has once again been awarded Disability Confident Leader...
Durham County Council and Care Homes Celebrate National Awards Win

Durham County Council and Care Homes Celebrate National Awards Win

North East Council and several of its care homes have been honored with national awards in recognition of their deployment of a digital social care system. Durham County Council and care homes it works...
Durham Students Raise £20,000 for Charity

Durham Students Raise £20,000 for Charity

Since the start of the school year in September, New College Durham's students have demonstrated remarkable generosity by raising a total of £20,000 for charity. Additionally, they are continuing to show their altruism by...

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