Durham News

Community Groups in Great Aycliffe and Middridge Regions Receive Nearly £150,000 in Funding

Community Groups in Great Aycliffe and Middridge Regions Receive Nearly £150,000 in Funding

After receiving funding of nearly £150,000, voluntary and community groups in the Great Aycliffe and Middridge regions are now better equipped to assist residents. The Great Aycliffe and Middridge Area Action Partnership (AAP) of Durham...
County Durham Businesses To Benefit From £5 Million Grant To Boost Recovery

County Durham Businesses To Benefit From £5 Million Grant To Boost Recovery

Businesses are set to benefit from a new £5 million grant funded by Durham County Council to help them implement recovery plans to overcome the effects of the coronavirus pandemic. The COVID-19 crisis has had...

Durham OnAir Launches on Freeview Channel 277

Durham OnAir, the local radio station for County Durham, has launched on a new free to air Digital TV Radio channel. UK Radio Portal launched nationally on 21st September, available on Freeview Channel 277. The interactive...

More County Durham Businesses Being Supported

Business owners across County Durham have spoken of their relief at further financial support The Council extended the business rates grants scheme earlier this month, encouraging companies that were not previously able to access support...
Discovering the Hidden Treasures of County Durham: A Homebuyer's Guide

Discovering the Hidden Treasures of County Durham: A Homebuyer’s Guide

An esteemed county in the North East, renowned for its city and cathedral, is unveiling its lesser-known gems to potential homebuyers hailing from all corners of the United Kingdom. While Durham itself routinely attracts visitors...
Durham County Council Partnership Update: Fostering Positive Initiatives for Communities

Durham County Council Partnership Update: Fostering Positive Initiatives for Communities

The upcoming council partnership update will spotlight various positive initiatives, including support for the cost of living and the provision of homes for Ukrainian refugees. Next week, Durham County Council’s Cabinet will be updated on...
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County Durham Charities Get Tech Boost from Recycled PCs and Laptops

A council-run scheme is making recycled laptops and PCs available to registered charities in County Durham. The Digital Durham Reboot programme refurbishes IT equipment formerly used by Durham County Council before supplying it to the...
Members of the East Durham Dementia Friendly Choir enjoy a virtual singalong led by choir leader Bethany Elen Coyle

Dementia Friendly Choir Still Singing Despite Lockdown

Thanks to the power of technology and the passion of its members and organisers, a dementia-friendly choir is still bringing people together during the coronavirus outbreak. East Durham Dementia Friendly Choir offers those living with...
Visitors Encouraged To Help Protect The County's Coastline

Visitors Encouraged To Help Protect The County’s Coastline

Visitors to County Durham’s coastline are being encouraged to help protect the local environment as restrictions continue to ease. Durham County Council is asking everyone to follow the new Countryside Code, which has recently been...
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County Durham Kids Shine in Song for Europe Contest

Children from across County Durham have taken part in their own version of the Eurovision Song Contest. Over 300 children from 24 schools were in Durham City last week to participate in the fourth annual...

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