Durham News

Flood Prevention Works For Chester-Le-Street Worth £6 Million Now Complete

Flood Prevention Works For Chester-Le-Street Worth £6 Million Now Complete

A £6 million flood prevention scheme for Chester-le-Street is now complete. The project has seen the opening up of a 90m stretch of the Cong Burn which, for more than 50 years, has run underneath...
Celebrating Heroes Taking A Stand For A Green And Sustainable Environment

Celebrating Heroes Taking A Stand For A Green And Sustainable Environment

Individuals, groups and businesses who have gone the extra mile to help improve the environment in County Durham in the past year are being invited to be recognised at a special awards ceremony. This week...
New Tourism Partnership Signed To Support Region-To-Region Tourism

New Tourism Partnership Signed To Support Region-To-Region Tourism

Durham County Council and A Coruña Provincial Council in northwest Spain have signed a region-to-region tourism collaboration agreement. Endorsed at a hybrid meeting attended by representatives from both councils, the new alliance includes a collaboration...
These Entrepreneurs Are Set To Accelerate Growth Through An Accelerator Programme

These Entrepreneurs Are Set To Accelerate Growth Through An Accelerator Programme

A group of eight entrepreneurs is set to benefit from an incubator programme designed to accelerate the growth of fledgling businesses in County Durham. Durham City Incubator (DCI) was launched in 2018 as a joint...
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,...
Fun activities in County Durham this Easter!

Fun activities in County Durham this Easter!

Young people are being encouraged to make a splash with free swimming sessions at County Durham’s leisure centres as part of fun activities happening this Easter. Durham County Council has put together a host of...

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...
Have Your Say: Proposed Plans for a New Bus Station and Car Park in Bishop Auckland

Have Your Say: Proposed Plans for a New Bus Station and Car Park in...

The public is invited to express their opinions on proposals for a new bus station and enhanced car parking facilities in Bishop Auckland. These plans are part of an initiative by Durham County Council, which...
North East Leads the Nation in Jobs: Celebrating Success in Employment

North East Leads the Nation in Jobs: Celebrating Success in Employment

Upon the announcement by the Office for National Statistics that the North East has the best jobs figures in the country, Richard Holden MP said: “Getting more people into work is my top priority. The...
Bishop Auckland's Transformation: Modern Bus Station and Enhanced Parking on the Horizon

Bishop Auckland’s Transformation: Modern Bus Station and Enhanced Parking on the Horizon

Preparations are set to kick off in the near future for the construction of a fresh bus station and enhanced car parking amenities in Bishop Auckland. Following the summer approval of the new bus station...

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