Bill Bryson Backs Durham Cathedral to Win BBC Countryfile Award
Acclaimed American travel writer Bill Bryson is supporting Durham Cathedral in its bid to win an award. The cathedral has been nominated in the category of Heritage Site of the Year as part of...
New Website Set Up To Support And Empower People With Additional Needs
A mum of three young children from County Durham has set up a new website to allow people with additional needs to find activities, places and people that will go the extra mile to...
The Reading Well Initiative Supporting Covid Patients In The Region
Patients being treated for long-term effects of coronavirus in County Durham and Darlington are benefitting from a new mental health and wellbeing initiative.
The Reading Well initiative, by The Reading Agency, is providing book collections...
Celebrating Heroes Taking A Stand For A Green And Sustainable Environment
Individuals, groups and businesses who have gone the extra mile to help improve the environment in County Durham in the past year are being invited to be recognised at a special awards ceremony.
This week...
200 Years of Advocacy: RSPCA Launches Bold Campaign to Transform Animal Perceptions
In the North East, nine out of ten people believe dogs can feel happy - but just under four out of ten think chickens can
The RSPCA says...
Durham County Council to Hold Consultation over Excessive ‘To Let’ Boards
Durham County Council has announced it will be holding a public consultation over the excessive display of ‘to let’ boards by landlords in Durham City.
The consultation, which starts today, will ask the public and...
Creating warm spaces across County Durham
Community groups and organisations across County Durham are being offered financial support to become Warm Spaces.
Durham County Council is working alongside the County Durham Community Foundation (the Foundation) to offer funding to the voluntary...
Durham Golfer Lucy Nimmo’s Dual Pursuit of Golf and Fine Art at SCAD
A GIFTED teenage golfer with a flair for fine art and textiles has accepted a place at one of the top art schools in America and an offer to join its esteemed women’s golf...
Gilesgate Floral Tribute Commemorates 75th Anniversary of Victory in Europe
Every summer, The Council plants a decorative carpet bedding display in Gilesgate, and this year has chosen to pay tribute to those who fought in the second world war.
Low growing bedding plants with coloured...
Explore County Durham’s Archives and Discover Your Past
People are being urged to explore County Durham’s past this week, by delving into the thousands of documents and records at Durham County Record Office.
Durham County Record Office is taking part in the national...
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