Romans to Invade County Durham – for Weekend Festival
After a good few centuries, the Romans will once again be marching on County Durham – for Binchester Roman Fort’s annual festival.
The festival – on Saturday 13th and Sunday 14th July – will give...
Fantastic Fun for Durham Youngsters at Gala Theatre this Spring
Some fantastic shows for younger theatregoers are coming up at the Durham Gala this spring.
The family-friendly entertainment will range from spellbinding adaptations of popular children’s books to fun scientific experiments.
Tickets are now on sale...
Small Grants Boost COVID-19 Support in Spennymoor
Local groups helping people during the COVID-19 outbreak in Spennymoor have been given special monetary boosts to support their good work.
Spennymoor Area Action Partnership’s (AAP) Targeted Small Grants fund has been offering financial boosts...
Local Community Groups Receiving Funding
Money awarded to community groups at work during the lockdown crisis is helping those experiencing crisis.
£1.4 million of taxpayer money was made available by Durham County Council to its 14 Area Action Partnerships (AAPs),...
Government Issues Social Engineering Orders for Hospitality Industry
From Saturday 4th of July, the government has announced that businesses and venues in the hospitality sector, such as restaurants, pubs, hair salons, and cinemas, will be allowed to reopen to the public if...
Durham Marketing Campaign Aims To Get Tourism Back On Track
Destination management organisation Visit County Durham has launched a marketing campaign that promotes Durham as being ‘Worth the Wait’, inspiring visitors from within the region to choose the county for a day visit or...
North East Council Among Top 100 UK Apprenticeship Employers
A North East council has been acknowledged as one of the top employers in the country for its apprenticeship opportunities.
Durham County Council was awarded a place in the government’s Top 100 Apprenticeships Employers list...
Witton Park Bridge Re-opens After £2.5m Replacement Scheme
Traffic is once again flowing over a historic bridge following the completion of a £2.5million replacement scheme.
Motorists can now travel over Witton Park Bridge near Bishop Auckland after it re-opened.
The scheme saw the demolition...
Council Announces Plans For Temporary Closure And Repair Work Of Consett Pool
Durham County Council has announced its plans to deal with historic repair issues that have led to the temporary closure of Consett Pool for safety reasons.
Consett Pool opened in 2015, following the development of...
Durham-Based WL Distillery Award The Silver Medal At The London Spirits Competition 2021
County Durham-based WL Distillery has been awarded the Silver medal at the London Spirits Competition 2021 for their debut 1st Edition Gin.
In its fourth year, the prestigious competition is an annual judging of international...
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