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'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...
From Hospital to Festive Joy: Bea's Inspiring Christmas Tree Lighting

From Hospital to Festive Joy: Bea’s Inspiring Christmas Tree Lighting

A young girl, who endured over a year in the hospital before a critical life-saving surgery, is now contributing to the merriment of the season by illuminating a Christmas tree in Durham City. Two-year-old Beatrix...
Seeking Talent and Locations: Be Part of Dean Midas' Award-Winning Horror Film Journey

Seeking Talent and Locations: Be Part of Dean Midas’ Award-Winning Horror Film Journey

Award-winning film North East Director, Dean Midas is looking for help with his upcoming horror films. Dean is looking for actors, a large house in the County Durham area and copyright-free music for his new...
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Who Are Durham’s General Election Candidates and Could Labour Lose?

Unless you’ve been enjoying a long vacation in the solar system’s outer reaches, you should know that a general election will take place on 8th June.  But do you know what your voting options will...

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