Durham News

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...
Protecting Health And Wellbeing During The Coronavirus Pandemic

Protecting Health And Wellbeing During The Coronavirus Pandemic

Responding to the coronavirus pandemic, access to GP services and ongoing work to improve health and wellbeing will be discussed by councillors next week. In her annual report, Amanda Healy, County Durham’s Director of Public...

New Charity Initiative To Support Local Communities Impacted By Covid-19

A new fund designed to support local communities across County Durham who have been negatively affected by the impacts of the Coronavirus pandemic has been announced today by Durham BID in partnership with Durham...
Durham County Council to Represent the UK to Climate Change Conference

Durham County Council to Represent the UK to Climate Change Conference

A North East council will represent the UK at an international conference on climate change. Durham County Council’s climate change team will play a part in the upcoming virtual conference for the Renovation for Energy...
Beamish Museum Launches Video Calls With Father Christmas

Beamish Museum Launches Video Calls With Father Christmas

Beamish, The Living Museum of the North is bringing festive cheer to families during lockdown by launching video calls with Father Christmas. The open air museum has closed its doors due to the national COVID-19...
Support for Residents and Businesses in County Durham

Support for Residents and Businesses in County Durham

Help and support remain available for people and businesses in County Durham during the current lockdown period. Durham County Council is seeking to reassure people that support is at hand for those who are impacted...
Full Virtual Events' Program To Mark Remembrance Day

Full Virtual Events’ Program To Mark Remembrance Day

Following its announcement in October that six landmarks across the county would be lit up in red to mark Remembrance Day, Durham County Council has now unveiled its full programme of online events and...
Council Prioritises Essential Activities Amid Latest COVID-19 Lockdown Measures

Council Prioritises Essential Activities Amid Latest COVID-19 Lockdown Measures

Durham County Council has today announced details of how its services will be affected during the latest lockdown period which begins on Thursday 5 November. Durham County Council has announced details of how its services...
County Durham and Darlington Retiree Firefighter Honoured With A Prestigious Award

County Durham and Darlington Retiree Firefighter Honoured With A Prestigious Award

Retired County Durham and Darlington Fire and Rescue Service firefighter Harold ‘Harry’ Binyon has been honoured with a Lifetime Achievement Spirit of Fire award at a virtual ceremony held by The Fire Fighters Charity...
Exciting Insights Into The Archives At Durham County Record Office

Exciting Insights Into The Archives At Durham County Record Office

A popular series of history talks that offer exciting insights into the archives at Durham County Record Office will re-start this month. The ‘Third Thursday’ talks programme was put on hold earlier this year as...

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