Durham News

Jobs And Homes A Step Closer As Inspector Publishes Final Report On County Durham...

Thousands of jobs and new homes which would provide a boost to the County Durham economy are a step closer following the publication of an inspector’s findings. Durham County Council’s County Durham Plan envisages over...
Businesses Receive Support Through Durham's Business Recovery Grant Scheme

Businesses Receive Support Through Durham’s Business Recovery Grant Scheme

Thirty-six businesses from across County Durham are the first recipients of the Durham Business Recovery Grant scheme to help them implement recovery plans to overcome the effects of the coronavirus pandemic. The new £5 million...

Increasing Budget Pressures Discussed by Councillors

The impact of rising inflation and increases in energy and fuel costs alongside continued budget pressures are set to be discussed by councillors next week. Members of Durham County Council’s Cabinet will be updated on...

Thank You Bin Crews of Durham!

A big thank you to the bin crew: that’s the message being displayed on County Durham bin wagons as people continue to support one another through the government's lockdown. County Durham bin crews are showcasing...
The Incredible Contribution of Friends of Beamish to the Museum's Development

The Incredible Contribution of Friends of Beamish to the Museum’s Development

The Friends of Beamish have generously donated £225,000 to the Beamish Museum, bringing their total contributions to an impressive £ 2.1 million. This latest donation comes from both the Friends of Beamish and Business Friends...
Sam Lavery back in County Durham after X Factor Exit

Sam Lavery back in County Durham after X Factor Exit

County Durham’s Sam Lavery has briefly returned home after crashing out of the X Factor on Sunday. She is taking a rest in her home village of Coxhoe before beginning a packed schedule of...

‘A’ Level of Success for Durham School Pupils

  Once again it is ‘A’ Level results time, and very shortly GCSE results will follow, and with them the aspirations of many of our young people will be confirmed. Television channels and newspapers will...
County MPs Backing The #DoBusinessLocal Campaign

County MPs Backing The #DoBusinessLocal Campaign

Richard Holden, Member of Parliament for North West Durham, alongside his colleagues Paul Howell and Dehenna Davison, MPs for Sedgefield and Bishop Auckland respectively, have today written to the new Chief Executive of Durham...
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...
Durham Residents Reminded To Take Advantage Of Free Parking After 2pm At Council Car Parks

Durham Residents Reminded To Take Advantage Of Free Parking After 2pm At Council Car...

Motorists are being reminded that they can now take advantage of free afternoon parking at many car parks around County Durham. Durham County Council has introduced free parking after 2pm in its on and off-street...

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