Durham News

Council Calling For Reinstatement Of Currently Closed Railway

Council Calling For Reinstatement Of Currently Closed Railway

The North East’s largest council is calling on the Government to reinstate a currently closed railway line, providing major economic, environmental and social benefits to the region in the process. The East Coast Main Line...
Who Will Win This Year's Young Trader Title and Cash Prize?

Who Will Win This Year’s Young Trader’s Title and Cash Prize?

Durham Markets is inviting young entrepreneurs to come and trade at the city’s regional heat of the National Market Traders’ Federation (NMTF) Young Traders’ Market, in what could be their first step towards winning...
Fun Activies For Youngsters Across Durham This Summer!

Fun Activies For Youngsters Across Durham This Summer!

A fun-filled summer awaits County Durham youngsters with more than 100 free activities with healthy food lined up for the school holidays. Following on from successful schemes over Easter and spring half-term, the Fun and...
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...
Support for County Durham residents continues following Storm Arwen

Support for County Durham residents continues following Storm Arwen

County Durham residents affected by power cuts in the wake of Storm Arwen are being offered a range of help and support. Although power supplies have now been reinstated to many properties, residents are being...
Newest Lottery Promoter in Durham Hospice

Newest Lottery Promoter in Durham Hospice

We're delighted to introduce you all to our newest Lottery Promoter, Sue Sweeney. Sue joined us last month and is already an invaluable member of our Win Win Lottery team! You may know Sue from...
County Durham MP Backs New Campaign to Cut NHS Diabetes Care Costs

County Durham MP Backs New Campaign to Cut NHS Diabetes Care Costs

Mary Kelly Foy, MP for the City of Durham, has thrown her support behind a new campaign by North East NHS GPs Dr Paul Baker and Dr Amanda Porch to cut the cost of...
Festive Lights Spread Christmas Cheer in County Durham

Festive Lights Spread Christmas Cheer in County Durham

A seven-year-old who sparked a County Durham school to collect much needed supplies for Ukraine, has been spreading festive cheer by lighting up a Christmas tree in Durham City. Earlier this year, Israelia Manson, who...
Rescue Mission for Lucky Lad: RSPCA and Firefighters Work Together

Rescue Mission for Lucky Lad: RSPCA and Firefighters Work Together

Lucky Lad, a bull, failed to live up to his name when he got trapped in a drain ditch in Crook, Durham. Despite efforts by his owner and the RSPCA, Lucky Lad remained stuck, prompting...
County Durham's Green Spaces Shine Once Again: 8 Parks Earn Coveted Green Flag Accreditation

County Durham’s Green Spaces Shine Once Again: 8 Parks Earn Coveted Green Flag Accreditation

Once more, County Durham's green spaces have been granted esteemed national recognition. Durham County Council's dedication to maintaining these areas has resulted in eight parks and green spaces earning the prestigious Green Flag accreditation from...

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