Council’s Adult Learning Skills Service Helping Hundreds
The home delivery of learning packages means that, to date, 274 adults and 414 children have continued to engage with East Durham Trust, which delivers community learning on behalf of The Council’s Adult Learning...
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...
The Blues Band to Return to Durham’s Gala Theatre
The Blues Band, which features Tom McGuinness and Paul Jones from 1960s stars Manfred Mann, will play at Durham’s Gala Theatre on February 4th.
The Blues Band will grace Durham after having completed a string...
Shielding Residents Advised to Stay at Home for Another Month
County Durham residents who were asked to stay isolated are urged to take extra care as restrictions begin to ease.
It follows updated government advice stating that although people who are shielding remain vulnerable, they...
Bluebell Meadow Primary: Is it Worth Keeping Two Buildings?
Councillors in County Durham are being recommended to approve the reduction of a school onto a single site
The Council’s Cabinet is being encouraged to agree that all children at Bluebell Meadow Primary School be...
Display of Ancient, Wildlife-Boosting Rural Craft Coming to Durham
An ancient rural craft, which is considered essential for conservation and protecting wildlife, will be on display in County Durham later this week.
The annual Durham Hedgelaying Competition will be held on Friday 11th October...
Melodic Excellence: The Dual Pursuits of GCSEs and Grade 8 for Young Musicians in...
A proficient young musician, gearing up to undertake three Grade 8 exams before the summer, and a skilled Young Sinfonia horn player adeptly manages their GCSE school commitments while dedicating numerous hours each week...
Bishop of Durham to Join Gents’ Breakfast
The Gentlemen’s Breakfast, which takes place in Durham Market Hall on the third Wednesday of every month, will soon be welcoming a very special speaker. The Bishop of Durham, the Right Reverend Paul Butler,...
More Foster Carers Needed in County Durham
Durham County Council is appealing for more foster carers. Although the number of foster carers in County Durham is rising, the council says that more are still needed to provide a loving home for...
Bestselling British Author to Talk at Charity Event
Sunday Times Number One Bestselling British author Adele Parks MBE will be coming to the region to provide a talk at the annual Ladies Lunch in aid of local charity St Cuthbert’s Hospice.
The author,...