Durham News

New Elvet Bridge Closes From This Monday

Drivers are reminded of critical works starting on one of Durham City Centre’s bridges next week. New Elvet Bridge will be fully closed to traffic and pedestrians for up to 14 months from next Monday,...
County Durham businesses join virtual trade mission to South Africa

County Durham businesses join virtual trade mission to South Africa

Businesses from across County Durham and the North East took part in a virtual trade mission to South Africa to explore export opportunities. The trade mission, organised by Business Durham, the economic development arm of...
Sue Sweeney Joins Durham OnAir

Sue Sweeney Joins Durham OnAir

A new local radio station for County Durham has launched online, and ‘The Diva Of Durham’ herself, Sue Sweeney, is returning to host a brand new program. Sue is returning to radio having presented for...
Fun Arts Program For The Elderly To Continue Enriching Lives in 2021

Fun Arts Program For The Elderly To Continue Enriching Lives in 2021

A successful community arts programme that offers fun and friendship to older people is being expanded this year and has received national recognition for its efforts. Artful Age provides opportunities for older people in East...
Seaham Townscape Project Continues On To Its Second Phase

Seaham Townscape Project Continues On To Its Second Phase

Former railway tracks will be transformed into a public area that celebrates a County Durham town’s heritage as part of the next phase in a regeneration project. Work has begun this week on the second...
New Elvet Bridge Expected To Reopen In October

New Elvet Bridge Expected To Reopen In October

A bridge in Durham City, that has been closed for critical works, will reopen to all traffic and pedestrians in October. New Elvet Bridge was fully closed in July last year to allow essential repairs...
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...
Blue Plaques Installed In Honour Of Inspirational Women Across Durham

Blue Plaques Installed In Honour Of Inspirational Women Across Durham

Inspirational women whose bravery, intellect and compassion have made a positive difference in their communities and overseas have been recognised. Over the last few months, Durham County Council has installed blue plaques commemorating individuals and...
Veterans join housing cash appeal

Veterans Join Housing Cash Appeal

Lonely veterans hoping to move to a retirement community so they can relive the camaraderie of their RAF days are asking County Durham residents for help. The men and women, who are scattered across the...
Bestselling British Author to Talk at Charity Event

Bestselling British Author to Talk at Charity Event

Sunday Times Number One Bestselling British author Adele Parks MBE will be coming to the region to provide a talk at the annual Ladies Lunch in aid of local charity St Cuthbert’s Hospice. The author,...

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