Durham News

Proposal Submitted To Restore Ferryhill Railway Station

Proposal Submitted To Restore Ferryhill Railway Station

A North East council has submitted proposals to the government to consider the reopening of a town’s railway station. Durham County Council has submitted proposals for Ferryhill after the government allocated £500 million to restore...
Ferryhill Residents Encouraged To Give Suggestions On Improvement Project

Ferryhill Residents Encouraged To Give Suggestions On Improvement Project

Residents of Dean Bank in Ferryhill are being asked to share their views on how the area could be improved. Starting this week, the Durham County Council-led Community Action Team is addressing environmental and housing...
Local Cycling & Walking Infrastructure Plans To Be Further Discussed Encouraging Active Travel

Local Cycling & Walking Infrastructure Plans To Be Further Discussed Encouraging Active Travel

The first in a series of plans that would help to double the number of cycling journeys and substantially increase walking in County Durham will be discussed next week. Durham County Council’s Cabinet is being...
The Space Enterprise Lab Opens At NETPark, Sedgefield

The Space Enterprise Lab Opens At NETPark, Sedgefield

The Satellite Applications Catapult has opened one of its six brand new Space Enterprise Labs (SEL) in County Durham today. The Space Enterprise Lab, which will provide users with access to the latest collaborative technology,...
EMG Solicitors Celebrate Further Growth With Plans To Open A Third Office

EMG Solicitors Celebrate Further Growth With Plans To Open A Third Office

A North East firm of solicitors is celebrating its continued success, with further recruitment and plans to open a third office. EMG Solicitors, which is based in both Durham and at Gosforth, Newcastle, is now...
Physical And Mental Health Initiative Launched To Raise Funds For BHF

Physical And Mental Health Initiative Launched To Raise Funds For BHF

A County Durham business owner that underwent Open Heart Surgery at the age of 23, and lives with the risk of contracting a potentially life-threatening illness has developed a virtual challenge to encourage people...

Making electric vehicle charging points more accessible A North East council is hosting an open event next week aimed at making electric vehicle charging points more accessible for those with disabilities. The gathering, organised...
Business Durham's Support For Tech Companies Proving A Success

Business Durham’s Support For Tech Companies Proving A Success

Business Durham has supported the launch and growth of three technology companies thanks to its six-month accelerator programme for start-ups. Networking platform NetKnoWho, taxi and private hire app taxigoat and messaging app ChatPro all took...
Durham City's Working To Keep Our Rivers And Paths Clear

Durham City’s Working To Keep Our Rivers And Paths Clear

Areas along Durham City’s riverbanks will be cleared of debris as works begin this week to improve the area for visitors. Durham County Council will be working with Durham Cathedral to carry out a series...
North East Talent And Potential Recognised By The BBC

North East Talent And Potential Recognised By The BBC

News the BBC is to make its biggest investment in the North East in decades has been welcomed by the partnership spearheading County Durham’s Bid to be UK City of Culture 2025. The BBC has...

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