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£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...
Shildon Althetics Club Refurbished Thanks To Council's Funding

Shildon Althetics Club Refurbished Thanks To Council’s Funding

A revamped athletics stadium can now offer sports clubs and the community access to even more high-quality facilities after receiving a funding boost. Earlier this year, Shildon Athletics Club underwent a £250,000 refurbishment to secure...
Bin Crew Spread Christmas Cheer With A Special Delivery On Collection Route

Bin Crew Spread Christmas Cheer With A Special Delivery On Collection Route

Thankful parents have praised a County Durham bin crew for going out of their way to bring festive joy to children on their route. Colin Hodgson, Paul Bailey and David Heslop, who all work for...
DurhamWorks Volunteers Spreading Festive Cheers This Christmas

DurhamWorks Volunteers Spreading Festive Cheers This Christmas

Young women from County Durham are giving up their time this Christmas to spread a few festive cheers to others. Courtney Ashe and Paula Palmer have volunteered to spend some of the festive period preparing...
Witton Park Bridge Re-opens After £2.5m Replacement Scheme

Witton Park Bridge Re-opens After £2.5m Replacement Scheme

Traffic is once again flowing over a historic bridge following the completion of a £2.5million replacement scheme. Motorists can now travel over Witton Park Bridge near Bishop Auckland after it re-opened. The scheme saw the demolition...
County Durham Developer Continues Ambitious Investment Plans Despite The Pandemic

County Durham Developer Continues Ambitious Investment Plans Despite The Pandemic

North East housebuilder Homes by Carlton is pushing ahead with its expansion strategy, refusing to allow the pandemic to hamper its ambitious investment plans. The award-winning County Durham developer is maximising the spike in housing...
Finance Durham Fund has Made Over £1 Million Investment In Local Businesses

Finance Durham Fund has Made Over £1 Million Investment In Local Businesses

The Finance Durham Fund has invested over £1 million in five businesses to grow in or move to County Durham over the last twelve months. Established by Durham County Council in 2017, Finance Durham is...
Charity Distributes Food Parcels To Families This Christmas

Charity Distributes Food Parcels To Families This Christmas

Hundreds of food hampers have been given to County Durham families ahead of Christmas after thousands of pounds in funding was granted. Durham County Council pledged £21,000 towards the Feeding Families-run scheme, which helps those...
Covid-19 Lateral Flow Test To Help Employees' Return To Work In The New Year

Covid-19 Lateral Flow Test To Help Employees’ Return To Work In The New Year

With the Christmas break fast approaching, now is the time to ensure that once the festivities are over employees are Covid-free and safe to return to work. Durham-based Medi-Inn (UK) Ltd, a supplier of medical...
Robert Smith of The Cure Becomes Patron for Heart Research UK

Robert Smith of The Cure Becomes Patron for Heart Research UK

Robert Smith, of the alternative rock band The Cure, has become a Patron for national charity Heart Research UK. Robert, who is the only continuous member of the legendary band that he co-founded in 1976,...

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