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House of Ruhr Wins Silver Medal at London Spirits Competition

Wearside based Gin distributor; House of Ruhr has won silver medals at the 4th London Spirits Competition. The medals are an ultimate endorsement in the global spirits industry. House of Ruhr’s Bergmann, Renton and...
Table-topping Service For Bishop Auckland AFC

Table-topping Service For Bishop Auckland AFC

The donation of tables and display stands to a famous old football club has helped to kit out a shelter in memory of a much-loved supporter. The items, given to Bishop Auckland AFC by developer...
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...
'Safety Checked' Secures £600k Of New Business Thanks To Business Durham

‘Safety Checked’ Secures £600k Of New Business Thanks To Business Durham

Electrical and fire alarm safety specialist, Safety Checked, has secured new business contracts worth more than £600k with help from the Durham Business Opportunities Programme (DBOP). Set up just over four years ago by Martin...
A Multi-million Pound New State-of-the-art Bus Station Project in Durham

A Multi-million Pound New State-of-the-art Bus Station Project in Durham

A multi-million pound project to deliver a new state-of-the-art bus station in the heart of Durham City is getting back on track following unforeseen issues. Durham County Council is delivering the project to provide new first...
Durham City Afc Sign Sue Sweeney As Their Latest “Celebrity Citizen”

Durham City Afc Sign Sue Sweeney As Their Latest “Celebrity Citizen”

She’s been described as “Durham’s favourite girl”, she’s an award winning comedian, she’s an actress, she’s a popular local radio personality, she’s an in-demand presenter and speaker,  … and now Sue Sweeney is Durham...

How you can help shape Durham’s Future Business Magnates

Businesses are being encouraged to share their expertise and inspire the future workforce of County Durham by giving their backing to an annual competition. Future Business Magnates (FBM), now in its 18th year, will see...
Cllr Joan Nicholson Durham County Council chair

Joan Nicholson has been elected as the chair of Durham County Council

At an emotional meeting, colleagues paid tribute to the late Beaty Bainbridge before a new chair was elected for Durham County Council. Councillor Joan Nicholson, from Annfield Plain, was selected for the position during...
Award-Winning Film-Maker Dean Midas Unveils His Chilling Creation: The Devil's Stone

Award-Winning Film-Maker Dean Midas Unveils His Chilling Creation: The Devil’s Stone

We caught up with award-winning local film-maker, Dean Midas from Durham to find out his next short film. Q: Dean, can you please let us know about your new film project? Dean: My new short film...
Harry Potter Actress Ellie Darcey-Alden Joins Durham Filmmaker's Horror Project

Harry Potter Actress Ellie Darcey-Alden Joins Durham Filmmaker’s Horror Project

Award-winning Durham filmmaker, Dean Midas has completed work on his new horror short, The Devil's Stone and confirmed some big names have joined the cast. All of Dean’s films are shot using mobile phones in...

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