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Fun activities in County Durham this Easter!

Fun activities in County Durham this Easter!

Young people are being encouraged to make a splash with free swimming sessions at County Durham’s leisure centres as part of fun activities happening this Easter. Durham County Council has put together a host of...
Durham Director Dean Midas Breaks Records with The Devil's Stone Horror Short

Durham Director Dean Midas Breaks Records with The Devil’s Stone Horror Short

In under a week since unveiling his low-budget short horror film, Dean Midas, an acclaimed film director hailing from Durham, UK, is setting new records. The Devil's Stone has already been watched over 15,000 times...
A Winter-Ready County Durham!

A Winter-Ready County Durham!

Preparations for winter are already well underway in County Durham. In order to keep the region moving over the colder months, Durham County Council has its 76 strong fleet of gritters and snowblowers ready and...
Enterprising Durham Mum Creates Christmas Toy Hit

Enterprising Durham Mum Creates Christmas Toy Hit

An enterprising Durham Mum is building up a successful business, which all started on the day she couldn’t find a suitable toy for her child. Sarah Greenwell, 34, was inspired to create Elf For...
Gilesgate man scoops over £19,000 in local lottery

Gilesgate man scoops over £19,000 in local lottery

Retired road-worker Patrick Byrne from Gilesgate has scooped a rollover prize of £19,100 in St Cuthbert’s Hospice Win Win Lottery. The charity lottery has been running for almost 2 years and helps to raise much-needed...
Boost For County Durham Entrepreneurs

Boost For County Durham Entrepreneurs

Business Durham is set to help a further five entrepreneurs launch their businesses with its successful six-month accelerator programme. Durham City Incubator (DCI) is designed to help new County Durham companies flourish and has so...
Streets of BRASS

BRASS 2018 to Make Durham Swing this Summer

This summer County Durham will be hosting a very loud celebration of all things brass. Some of the world’s top brass-orientated bands and musicians will be performing at BRASS 2018, a ten-day extravaganza from Friday...

Government Issues Social Engineering Orders for Hospitality Industry

From Saturday 4th of July, the government has announced that businesses and venues in the hospitality sector, such as restaurants, pubs, hair salons, and cinemas, will be allowed to reopen to the public if...
Rain or Shine, Thousands Gather for Bishop Auckland Food Festival

Rain or Shine, Thousands Gather for Bishop Auckland Food Festival

The Bishop Auckland Food Festival drew in a massive crowd over the weekend, featuring renowned chefs, delectable delights, and enjoyable activities for families. The event showcased an impressive 140 stalls, with vendors from both County...
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...

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