Durham News

Taking action against gender-based violence

Taking Action Against Gender-Based Violence

County Durham residents are being urged to stand together against domestic violence ahead of this year’s International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women. Durham County Council, Durham University and Durham Students’ Union are...
Cyber experts help students to become security savvy

Cyber experts help students to become security savvy

Students and staff from a north east college learnt how to keep themselves and others safe online at a cyber security event on Digital Safeguarding Day. Specialists from Durham Constabulary, Durham County Council and the...
Green fingered Durham man creates inspiring community space for Derwent Valley residents

Green Fingered Durham Man Creates Inspiring Community Space For Derwent Valley Residents

A retired man from Durham has dedicated the past year to transform the formerly neglected outdoor bank in Hamsterley into an area the whole community can be proud of. Robin Old began work on the...

Spreading International Christmas Cheer around County Durham!

Primary school pupils across County Durham have started spreading early Christmas cheer amongst their international peers. As part of an annual festive project, Durham County Council has brought together more than 300 schools from 19...
Durham County Record Office

Learn More About The Past With Free Online Talks

County Durham residents can once again delve into the past with the return of popular online talks this month. Durham County Record Office’s Third Thursday talk series resumes next week, offering a story of local...

Maven Capital Partners Secures Additional Funding To Support Growth

Following a period of growth and relocation to County Durham the business has secured further funding to support its growing list of international customers Maven Capital Partners (“Maven”) has led a £2.5 million funding round...
New Website Set Up To Support And Empower People With Additional Needs

New Website Set Up To Support And Empower People With Additional Needs

A mum of three young children from County Durham has set up a new website to allow people with additional needs to find activities, places and people that will go the extra mile to...
Killhope Museum Receives National Recognition For A Story On County's Rich Industrial Heritage

Killhope Museum Receives National Recognition For A Story On County’s Rich Industrial Heritage

A museum has received national recognition for its success in bringing an important part of County Durham’s rich industrial heritage to life. VisitEngland has awarded Killhope Lead Mining Museum a Best Told Story accolade in...
Blue Plaques Installed In Honour Of Inspirational Women Across Durham

Blue Plaques Installed In Honour Of Inspirational Women Across Durham

Inspirational women whose bravery, intellect and compassion have made a positive difference in their communities and overseas have been recognised. Over the last few months, Durham County Council has installed blue plaques commemorating individuals and...
Discovering Diwali Through Traditional Artwork At Cleves Cross Primary

Discovering Diwali Through Traditional Artwork At Cleves Cross Primary

Schoolchildren have been creating colourful artwork ahead of Diwali, the festival of lights, next month. Artist Jayamini de Silva showed youngsters at Cleves Cross Primary and Nursery School in Ferryhill how to produce their very...

Get Durham Magazine in your inbox.

* indicates required


This will close in 20 seconds