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Durham Cathedral Received £812,200 form Culture Recovery Fund

Durham Cathedral Received £812,200 form Culture Recovery Fund

Durham Cathedral among nearly 140 heritage organisations to benefit from share of the £15.5 million latest round of award This award will safeguard the historic building Durham Cathedral in County Durham has received a...
Durham Cricketers with New Electric Car Charging Infrastructure

Durham Cricketers with New Electric Car Charging Infrastructure

Players at the North East’s flagship cricket club will be superpowered in their charge for honours this season after the installation of new electric car charging infrastructure at their home ground. Durham Cricket commissioned North...

Upgrades to County Durham’s National Cycle Route 1

Durham County Council has been able to extend its current work on the county’s 23-mile stretch of the National Cycle Route 1 (NCN1), which runs from Dover to the Shetland Isles, thanks to additional...
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...
Discover a Hidden Gem: Rare Durham Map to Hit the Auction at the Northern Antiques Fair

Discover a Hidden Gem: Rare Durham Map to Hit the Auction at the Northern...

Don't miss the highly anticipated return of the Northern Antiques Fair, a captivating event that will ignite your imagination with its array of creative ideas and remarkable works of art spanning various historical periods. The...
DurhamLearn Receives Glowing 'Good' Rating from Ofsted: Empowering Education Excellence

DurhamLearn Receives Glowing ‘Good’ Rating from Ofsted: Empowering Education Excellence

Ofsted has again bestowed a "good" rating upon County Durham's adult and community learning service, acknowledging its excellence in education provision. DurhamLearn, run by Durham County Council, provides education and training across the county with...
Primary School Collaborates with Local Author to Create Stunning Road Safety Mural

Primary School Collaborates with Local Author to Create Stunning Road Safety Mural

Students from a primary school in County Durham collaborated with a nearby author and illustrator to craft a captivating mural that serves as a reminder for drivers to prioritize safe driving. Youngsters from St Bede’s...
Popeyes® UK's North East Takeover: Bishop Auckland Welcomes New Drive-Thru

Popeyes® UK’s North East Takeover: Bishop Auckland Welcomes New Drive-Thru

A forthcoming Popeyes® drive-thru establishment is poised to arrive in Bishop Auckland this Spring. Popeyes® UK has officially disclosed the introduction of a new restaurant in Bishop Auckland on this present Monday, the 22nd of...
Innovative Partnerships: Percy Hedley Foundation and Barratt Homes Launch Inclusive Show Home at Old Durham Gate

Innovative Partnerships: Percy Hedley Foundation and Barratt Homes Launch Inclusive Show Home at Old...

The Percy Hedley Foundation, which is a charity dedicated to improving the lives of people with disabilities, has partnered with Barratt Homes and Show Business Interiors to create the first inclusive Show...
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Review May Save Durham’s Brutalist Dunelm House

Dunelm House – a Brutalist Durham building threatened with demolition – could be saved from the wrecking ball thanks to a recently announced review.  The building – a series of concrete cubes clinging to the...

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