Revolutionising Bishop Auckland: A Futuristic Wellbeing Hub Emerges
The green light has been given to establish a fresh wellbeing and community hub in Bishop Auckland.
This initiative will merge leisure activities with library services, all housed conveniently in one space.
The planning committee of...
Felix’s Journey: A Daring Escape and the RSPCA’s Role in a Happy Reunion
The RSPCA has rescued an intrepid feline who had been exploring an empty house on the street where she lives - before the property was boarded up and she sadly became stuck inside.
Felix, a...
Review May Save Durham’s Brutalist Dunelm House
Dunelm House – a Brutalist Durham building threatened with demolition – could be saved from the wrecking ball thanks to a recently announced review.
The building – a series of concrete cubes clinging to the...
Free Easter Eggs for County Durham Kids Thanks to Council Workers
Children from across County Durham will be enjoying chocolate eggs this Easter thanks to generous Durham County Council employees.
Workers from the county’s Area Action Partnerships (AAPs) have been distributing hundreds of Easter eggs to...
Durham’s Historic Elvet Bridge to Be Protected in City Clean-up
This summer has seen efforts to clean up and repair some of Durham City’s best-known landmarks, such as the Market Place and Millennium Place.
And this week, Durham’s historic Elvet Bridge is set to get...
Durham Panto Stars Pop into Hospital to Spread Christmas Magic
Some festive special guests paid a visit to a County Durham children’s ward last week.
Stars from this year’s Gala Theatre pantomime called in at the Treetops Ward, in...
Durham Volunteers Needed as Lumiere Returns for 10th Anniversary
With the spectacular Lumiere festival set to return to Durham this autumn, the organisers are calling on local people to get involved.
This year will mark Lumiere’s 10th anniversary. The event, which is the largest...
Durham Market Place’s Controversial Equestrian Statue – Tantrums, Suicide & Bankruptcy
Probably the most prominent landmark in Durham Market Place is the huge, double life-sized statue of a military-looking gentleman on a horse.
Though he towers over the Market Place in all his martial pomp, many...
Dog Doo-Doo, What Will You Do?
To help get everyone into the swing of doing everything hygienically online, the Council is asking you to share your views on whether government powers to tackle dog doo-dooing and irresponsible dog ownership in...
Volunteers Recognised for their Massive Contribution
During Volunteers’ Week, which runs from Monday 1 to Sunday 7 June, Durham County Council will be showing its gratitude for the work done by dedicated volunteers.
In the old normal, volunteers played an essential...
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