Durham News

St Bede’s RC Comprehensive Prepares to Join a Multi-Academy Trust

St Bede’s RC Comprehensive, in Peterlee, has been supported by the Northern Saints Academy Trust, now the Bishop Chadwick Catholic Academy Trust, since 2015 after the school received a ‘requires improvement’ Ofsted rating followed...
Durham Christmas Festival’s Craft & Gift Marquee on Palace Green

Durham Christmas Festival 2020 is Cancelled

It's a real shame, Durham’s Christmas Festival 2020 is cancelled. Durham Christmas Festival’s organisers have announced the cancellation of this year’s festival, owing to the current uncertainties and likely restrictions caused by the coronavirus pandemic. ...
Richard Holden assists in securing new ATM in Consett, County Durham

Richard Holden assists in securing new ATM in Consett, County Durham

Consett in County Durham has a new free to use ATM, as part of a commitment to support communities who need access to cash. Following a request from the local MP, Richard Holden (Conservative), LINK,...
Charity Distributes Food Parcels To Families This Christmas

Charity Distributes Food Parcels To Families This Christmas

Hundreds of food hampers have been given to County Durham families ahead of Christmas after thousands of pounds in funding was granted. Durham County Council pledged £21,000 towards the Feeding Families-run scheme, which helps those...
A New Era For The Encore Group

A New Era For The Encore Group

A Northern packaging and print firm is entering a new era following its owner’s decision to hand over the reins. Russell Croisdale has been Managing Director of The Encore Group, which comprises print, packaging and...

House of Ruhr Wins Silver Medal at London Spirits Competition

Wearside based Gin distributor; House of Ruhr has won silver medals at the 4th London Spirits Competition. The medals are an ultimate endorsement in the global spirits industry. House of Ruhr’s Bergmann, Renton and...
Table-topping Service For Bishop Auckland AFC

Table-topping Service For Bishop Auckland AFC

The donation of tables and display stands to a famous old football club has helped to kit out a shelter in memory of a much-loved supporter. The items, given to Bishop Auckland AFC by developer...
Business Durham's Support For Tech Companies Proving A Success

Business Durham’s Support For Tech Companies Proving A Success

Business Durham has supported the launch and growth of three technology companies thanks to its six-month accelerator programme for start-ups. Networking platform NetKnoWho, taxi and private hire app taxigoat and messaging app ChatPro all took...
'Safety Checked' Secures £600k Of New Business Thanks To Business Durham

‘Safety Checked’ Secures £600k Of New Business Thanks To Business Durham

Electrical and fire alarm safety specialist, Safety Checked, has secured new business contracts worth more than £600k with help from the Durham Business Opportunities Programme (DBOP). Set up just over four years ago by Martin...
A Multi-million Pound New State-of-the-art Bus Station Project in Durham

A Multi-million Pound New State-of-the-art Bus Station Project in Durham

A multi-million pound project to deliver a new state-of-the-art bus station in the heart of Durham City is getting back on track following unforeseen issues. Durham County Council is delivering the project to provide new first...

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