Extraordinary Durham Woman Honoured for Litter Picking Passion
An extraordinary woman from County Durham who has made a significant contribution to her community through her passion for litter picking has been honoured in a unique way.
Cris Robson, a resident of Durham, contacted...
Roadside Flowers for the NHS on Sniperley Roundabout
Members of The Council’s Clean and Green Team have planted a colourful tribute, in a prominent position on Sniperley Roundabout, North Durham, and Bob Hardisty Drive, Bishop Auckland.
Using surplus flowers from their winter stock,...
Become a Carer Friendly Employer in County Durham
On average 1 in 7 employees also has a caring role.
Many of us know someone who is in employment who also provides unpaid care, for a friend or family member who, due to illness...
Does your Durham Neighbour Have the Right to Own a Venomous Snake?
The recent two-part ITV documentary Britain's Tiger Kings - On The Trail With Ross Kemp highlighted the growing problems associated with the keeping of wild animals as pets.
In response to the documentary, Born Free’s...
Durham Golfer Lucy Nimmo’s Dual Pursuit of Golf and Fine Art at SCAD
A GIFTED teenage golfer with a flair for fine art and textiles has accepted a place at one of the top art schools in America and an offer to join its esteemed women’s golf...
Physical And Mental Health Initiative Launched To Raise Funds For BHF
A County Durham business owner that underwent Open Heart Surgery at the age of 23, and lives with the risk of contracting a potentially life-threatening illness has developed a virtual challenge to encourage people...
Farming Minister Hosted By North West Durham MP Richard Holden
Richard Holden, Member of Parliament for North West Durham, has hosted Victoria Prentis MP, the Farming, Fisheries and Food minister, in Weardale, North West Durham.
During the Minister’s first visit to the constituency, Richard and...
Children Take Over Council. No Change Detected
Training staff, ordering "office supplies", and snooping on senior managers: Durham's school pupils have been running council services, and no one in the county noticed anything different.
The youngsters took over Durham County Council, supported...
Indoors Attractions At The Living Museum Of The North To Reopen On 17th Of...
From buses and the board school to the 1900s terrace and the tea rooms, Beamish, The Living Museum of the North is preparing to reopen its indoor attractions to visitors next week (17th May).
The...
Get Tips from the Very Best Musicians at Durham Brass Festival
The Brass Festival is coming to Durham this summer and up-and-coming musicians will have the chance to learn from some of the world’s jazz greats.
A summer school – led by ace trombonist Jiggs Whigham...
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