Durham News

A Revamp Project is Set to Shine New Light onto Historic Durham Cathedral

A Revamp Project is Set to Shine New Light onto Historic Durham Cathedral

A team has been working carefully to develop a new lighting scheme that will be more efficient and reduce carbon emissions by employing the latest LED technology. Durham County Council is embarking on the specialist...
Council Staff Support Children’s Hospital Services

Council Staff Support Children’s Hospital Services

Charitable council staff have donated toys and equipment to help young people receiving care at a Durham City hospital. Kind-hearted members of Durham County Council’s DurhamWorks team collected gifts and essential equipment for the Tree...
Durham Cathedral’s Music Fundraising Appeal Hits a High Note

Durham Cathedral’s Music Fundraising Appeal Hits a High Note

A Christmas appeal to raise funds in support of securing and broadening access to music at Durham Cathedral has exceeded its target and raised £5200. These funds will enable more young people from the North...
Creating a Better Future Together

Creating a Better Future Together

Tackling climate change and raising the region’s reputation as a cultural destination are just some examples of effective partnership work in County Durham, councillors will hear next week. Durham County Council’s Cabinet will receive an...
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...
North West Durham Labour Party New Year Message

North West Durham Labour Party New Year Message

2021 was another hard year for many people in North West Durham and the country as a whole. As we look back on the last 12 months, we've seen levelling up let downs, broken promises,...

North East’s Youngest Winner of a Covid Acts of Kindness Community Award

“I hope it has helped inspire others to be kinder to each other and make a nicer world.” Those are the thoughts of the North East’s youngest winner of a Covid Acts of Kindness Community...
Medieval Castle Restoration Work Takes Regional Award

Medieval Castle Restoration Work Takes Regional Award

Work to revitalise a medieval castle in County Durham has won a regional award. Auckland Castle, in Bishop Auckland, is one of the most significant complexes of medieval buildings in England.  As a favoured residence...
North East Restaurant Manager in Line for One of the Prestigious Awards

North East Restaurant Manager in Line for One of the Prestigious Awards

A LONG-serving restaurant manager at a luxury North East hotel is now in the running for one of the industry’s most prestigious awards. Tony Gill, who has been at Lumley Castle Hotel for 26 years...
Raby Castle will be opening the gates to its beautiful Deer Park on the first day of the new year, so friends and families can enjoy a leisurely stroll in the fresh air across the grounds - and raise money for Raby’s chosen charity of 2022, the Brain Tumour Charity.

New Year’s Day Charity Walk

Raby Castle will be opening the gates to its beautiful Deer Park on the first day of the new year, so friends and families can enjoy a leisurely stroll in the fresh air across...

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