Early Years Funding for Key Workers’ Children
County Durham’s early years team is working to keep provisions open for key workers and vulnerable children during the government lockdown
Following a shortage of childcare spaces nationally, The Council is providing 30 hours of...
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...
German Choir to Perform Mozart’s Requiem at Durham Cathedral
A 50-strong choir from the town of Tubingen, in Germany, is to team up with local musicians to deliver a stunning performance of Mozart’s Requiem in Durham Cathedral.
The choir, known as Semiseria, will perform...
Application Submitted to Build Durham Accommodation for 850 Students
A plan has been submitted to Durham County Council to build accommodation for 850 students. The development would be built by the Banks Group on land that used to be a golf course.
The site,...
Exploring the Cultural Diversity at Durham Global Week 2024
Unveiling the Melting Pot of Cultures at Durham Global Week 2024
Revitalising Tanfield: Miller Homes’ Station Fields Development
A prominent house builder in the North East has commenced work on a new development in a cherished railway village, staying true to its proposed timeline.
Miller Homes North East is set to craft residences...
Have Your Say on Plans to Protect Beauty Spots from Anti-social Behaviour
County Durham residents are being encouraged to share their views on proposals to introduce new enforcement powers to tackle anti-social behaviour in a popular Teesdale beauty spot.
Durham County Council is seeking views on its...
Seaham Townscape Project Continues On To Its Second Phase
Former railway tracks will be transformed into a public area that celebrates a County Durham town’s heritage as part of the next phase in a regeneration project.
Work has begun this week on the second...
Portrait of HM The Queen Projected onto County Hall
An image of Her Majesty The Queen is being projected onto the headquarters of the North East’s largest council to mark the beginning of the monarch’s Platinum Jubilee celebrations this year.
The projection, which was...
County Durham Continues Smiling Through the COVID-19 Pandemic
• Sunday roast voted our favourite pleasurable pastime during pandemic
• A compliment makes us smile more than gifts or flowers
• We’re still smiling despite wearing face masks – and using our eyes...