Durham News

The Grey Bull in Stanhope wins Pub of the Year Award

Richard Holden MP’s ‘Pub of the Year’ Award 2022 was created to celebrate the fantastic pubs, clubs, and hospitality in his North West Durham constituency. Over five hundred of Richard’s constituents took part, and many...

Creating warm spaces across County Durham

Community groups and organisations across County Durham are being offered financial support to become Warm Spaces. Durham County Council is working alongside the County Durham Community Foundation (the Foundation) to offer funding to the voluntary...

Walkers to Drivers Scheme for Care Workers

Home care workers across County Durham are being offered support to help pass their driving tests. Durham County Council has produced an innovative package to assist both workers and the county’s home care sector to...

Durham OnAir Launches on Freeview Channel 277

Durham OnAir, the local radio station for County Durham, has launched on a new free to air Digital TV Radio channel. UK Radio Portal launched nationally on 21st September, available on Freeview Channel 277. The interactive...

“County Durham Pound” Project to spend £1billion in the Region

Twelve primarily public sector organisations in County Durham which spend nearly £1 billion between them are working together to maximise benefits to the local area from their expenditure, councillors will hear next week. Durham County...

Backing next stage of the Weardale to Darlington Railway 

Richard Holden MP has given crucial sign-off for the next stage of the “Restoring Your Railway” bid as the Strategic Overview Business Case (SOBC) is submitted to the Department of Transport. The plan for the...

Increasing Budget Pressures Discussed by Councillors

The impact of rising inflation and increases in energy and fuel costs alongside continued budget pressures are set to be discussed by councillors next week. Members of Durham County Council’s Cabinet will be updated on...

Youth Council Celebrates Young People’s Achievements

Young people across County Durham have been recognised for their outstanding achievements at an awards ceremony. Durham County Council’s Youth Council hosted its second annual County Durham Youth Awards to recognise the achievements of young...

One Month Left for 2022 County Durham Environment Awards Nominations

Nominations for Durham County Council’s 33rd County Durham Environment Awards are open until 30 September Hosted by the County Durham Environment Partnership, the awards recognise the county’s community groups, individuals, businesses, and organisations that have...

100 New Electric Vehicle Charging Stations

County Durham will be one of nine areas to benefit from a £20 million scheme to improve electric vehicle (EV) infrastructure. Durham County Council has been successful in its bid to be part of the...

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