Meeting the Housing Needs of County Durham’s Aging Population: The Importance of Low Running...
Following a 20% population increase of those aged over-65 in County Durham, new research has revealed that low running costs are the main priority for older renters, especially since people aged over 65 are currently occupying over 60% of England’s least energy-efficient homes.
Many older people in Durham are...
Exceptional Success: New College Durham Students Shine in Maths and English GCSEs
New College Durham is excited to share its students' exceptional accomplishments in Maths and English GCSEs.
99.7% of GCSE English students achieved a passing grade. An impressive 31% were high grades, 5% above the national...
Embrace Durham’s Diversity: The Do Durham Differently Tourism Initiative
A fresh campaign has been launched to enhance Durham County's tourism industry, drawing inspiration from its distinct and varied offerings, exceptional attractions, and a wide range of unique accommodations.
Do Durham Differently is the latest...
Dean Midas Announces New Horror Short: “Eve Valentine”
Award-winning film North East Director, Dean Midas has confirmed that filming will start on his new horror short, this weekend (4th February)
Dean's new movie will be called Eve Valentine and will see the character's...
Blackman-Woods Boosts Majority as Labour Wins Durham City
Durham City has once again returned Dr Roberta Blackman-Woods as its Labour MP.
Dr Blackman Woods has held the seat since 2005. In 2015, she had an impressive majority of 11,439, but that was boosted...
Folk Musicians to Deliver Tale of Exile at Durham’s Gala Theatre
Some of Britain’s most respected folk musicians are to deliver a powerful tale of exile and migration at Durham’s Gala Theatre.
The Transports – a popular folk opera written by Peter Bellamy, who died in...
Design Your Own Plastic Trombone for Durham BRASS Festival
With County Durham’s BRASS festival approaching, youngsters will get the chance to design a trombone – and then have the instrument made.
A competition linked to the 12th BRASS festival will see kids creating eye-catching...
Grab a Month of Free Fitness this Black Friday
For anyone looking to get fitter as Christmas approaches, there’s a great deal on the table this Black Friday.
The deal, available at all County Durham’s leisure centres, gives anyone signing up for a direct-debit...
Brexit Risk to €300 Million of County Durham Funding
Leaving the EU could mean County Durham misses out on a €300 million boost that would have benefitted its economy.
County Durham would have been in line to receive the money under the EU Cohesion...
Durham Most Affordable City for Rents in England
While it certainly might not seem like it to everyone who lives there, recent statistics suggest that Durham is the cheapest city in which to rent property in England.
Experts generally agree that – in...
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