Celebrating a Century of Compassion: Honoring Swiis Foster Care’s Dedicated Foster Parents
On May 18, 2023, the commitment and dedication of foster parents associated with Swiis Foster Care North East were honoured during a ceremony held at Durham Cathedral.
This special event brought together some of Swiis'...
Prestigious Award for Dedicated Sports Volunteer and Retired GP
Two County Durham men have received a prestigious award for their selfless contribution to their communities.
Barry Cook and Dr Robert McManners were granted the Chairman’s Medal, the highest accolade that Durham County Council can...
Over 90,000 Illicit Cigarettes Seized in County Durham
A staggering total of more than 90,000 illegal cigarettes were seized in raids in County Durham during the 2017/18 financial year.
94,040 cigarettes were impounded in operations spearheaded by Durham County Council’s Consumer Protection Team,...
Behind the Scenes of Dean Midas’ Highly Anticipated Horror: The Devil’s Stone
Last weekend, award-winning film director Dean Midas and his cast filmed scenes for The Devil's Stone at the newly renovated Park Head Hotel in New Coundon.
Dean's highly anticipated new horror short is about The...
Don’t Drink and Drown in Durham this Festive Season
Every year people in Britain lose their lives due to drowning after or during a night out.
Between 2012 and 2016, the UK saw 366 accidental drownings in which drugs or alcohol were a factor....
The Wake of Storm Malik De-escalated in County Durham
A major incident declared in County Durham in the wake of Storm Malik has been de-escalated.
When the storm hit on Saturday morning, gale force winds brought down trees and powerlines across the county, resulting...
Durham Opticians Celebrate Recycling Milestone: 1 Million Pairs of Glasses Recycled
Durham's opticians have played a pivotal role in recycling over 50 metric tons of eyeglasses and eye care materials, all thanks to the contributions of their customers.
The total has been unveiled by Specsavers as...
Adult Learners Recognised For Their Hard Work In Making A Difference
A festival that promotes lifelong learning in adults has been celebrating individuals and organisations who have gone above and beyond in their learning.
Durham County Council’s Adult Learning and Skills Service (ALSS) hosts an annual...
Support for County Durham communities hit by power cuts
Communities, the local authority and other key organisations are rallying round to support residents in County Durham following one of the worst storms in the last decade.
The Strategic Co-ordination Group (SCG) for County Durham...
Peatbog Faeries’ Electrifying “I See a World” Tour Hits Durham This March
Mark your calendars for an extraordinary musical experience as the Peatbog Faeries, hailed as one of the UK's most groundbreaking fusion bands, grace The Gala stage in Durham on Friday, 22nd March.
This performance is...
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