Durham News

Nick Sharratt Royal Drawalong

Chance for Creative Kids to Win Drawing Session with Famous Illustrator

Young County Durham artists will soon have the chance to learn from one of Britain’s most famous illustrators. A family ticket for a drawing workshop with Nick Sharratt is the incredible prize in...

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...
County Durham Care Academy Receives £70K To Support Adult Care Staff

County Durham Care Academy Receives £70K To Support Adult Care Staff

More than £70,000 has been secured to support the training of adult social care staff across County Durham. County Durham Care Academy has been awarded a £70,165 grant by the Workforce Development Fund to help...
Durham Stallholder to Sell off Part of Impressive Guitar Collection

Durham Stallholder to Sell off Part of Impressive Guitar Collection

A stallholder who works in Durham’s Indoor Market is about to part with a number of much loved guitars. John Oxley, 66, who runs Market Music, is planning to auction off instruments worth over...
Don't Miss Out on Voting: County Durham's Voter Registration Canvass

Don’t Miss Out on Voting: County Durham’s Voter Registration Canvass

County Durham residents who have not yet confirmed their voter registration details will receive a knock at the door from Wednesday (23 August). It’s all part of Durham County Council’s annual canvass to make sure...
Durham Schools to Close Due to Teaching Assistant Strikes

Durham Schools to Close Due to Teaching Assistant Strikes

Schools across County Durham are to be hit by industrial action staged by teaching assistants. On 8th and 9th November, teaching asisstants belonging to Unison and the Association of Teachers and Lecturers (ATL) will...
£20 Million Of Government Funding To Boost County Durham's Economy

£20 Million Of Government Funding To Boost County Durham’s Economy

The North East’s biggest council has welcomed news that almost £20 million of Government funding will be invested into a County Durham town. Durham County Council will receive the award for Bishop Auckland from the...

Beamish Museum Launches Appeal for Help

Beamish, The Living Museum of the North, is today launching a fundraising appeal. The open air museum is a charity that relies on visitors for 95% of its income, including ticket sales and catering and...

Roadworks At Dragonville Completed To Improve Traffic Flow

A major roadworks project has been completed to improve traffic flow and reduce congestion around Durham City. Durham County Council’s highways team has finished the development of a new link road between Renny’s Lane and...

Epic Bike Ride to Raise Cash for Durham Special Needs School

Staff and supporters of a Durham school will complete an epic bike ride to raise much needed cash. A team of six cyclists will face a 150-mile challenge to raise money for a new outdoor-activities...

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