County Durham MP Backs New Campaign to Cut NHS Diabetes Care Costs
Mary Kelly Foy, MP for the City of Durham, has thrown her support behind a new campaign by North East NHS GPs Dr Paul Baker and Dr Amanda Porch to cut the cost of...
Making Travel More Active across County Durham
Residents in County Durham now have even more opportunities to get on their bikes or enjoy their surroundings on foot.
Durham County Council’s ambitious plan to create an active travel corridor in Newton Aycliffe is...
Celebrating County Durham’s Volunteers
Volunteers who help run community events and activities across County Durham are being thanked for their hard work and commitment as part of National Volunteer Week.
Durham County Council is recognising thousands of volunteers and...
Steven Moore Solo Concert on His Yamaha Five-octave Marimba
As people get older, the potential of achieving their dreams gets put to one side. Steven Moore ignored people’s negative comments and set out to achieve his dream of becoming a soloist.
Despite the national...
Queen’s Baton Relay to Visit County Durham
The Birmingham 2022 Queen’s Baton Relay will visit County Durham during its final journey through England ahead of this year’s Commonwealth Games.
Birmingham 2022 is hosting the 16th official Queen’s Baton Relay – a journey...
Have Your Say on Plans to Protect Beauty Spots from Anti-social Behaviour
County Durham residents are being encouraged to share their views on proposals to introduce new enforcement powers to tackle anti-social behaviour in a popular Teesdale beauty spot.
Durham County Council is seeking views on its...
Army Cadet Force Recognised with Chairman’s Medal
An organisation which has helped countless young adults to develop their skills, broaden their horizons and become better citizens, has been awarded County Durham’s highest honour.
Durham County Council’s Chairman, Cllr Watts Stelling, presented the...
Durham City Afc Sign Sue Sweeney As Their Latest “Celebrity Citizen”
She’s been described as “Durham’s favourite girl”, she’s an award winning comedian, she’s an actress, she’s a popular local radio personality, she’s an in-demand presenter and speaker, … and now Sue Sweeney is Durham...
Special Happiness Programme in Partnership With Social-Ability Introduced in County Durham
Durham County Council brings Social-Ability’s Happiness Programme to ten dementia and learning disability care homes
Programme aims to support positive outcomes and wellbeing of people living with cognitive challenges
London, 25 April 2022: Social-Ability, a social venture...
Prestigious Award for Dedicated Sports Volunteer and Retired GP
Two County Durham men have received a prestigious award for their selfless contribution to their communities.
Barry Cook and Dr Robert McManners were granted the Chairman’s Medal, the highest accolade that Durham County Council can...