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A Fantastic Festive Show for Kids at Durham’s Gala Theatre

The Gala theatre is putting on a truly enchanting show for Durham’s youngest theatregoers this Christmas. Set on the most special night of the year, One More Sleep promises to whisk under-fives away to a...

The Council Provided These Things This Week

£1.4 million for community and voluntary groups. The Council is giving each of its 14 area action partnerships (AAP) £100,000 for groups who are providing grass roots level support across the county. Local councillors have flexibility...

£1,700 for Knitting Project to Raise Money for the NHS

A crafty new project is helping to tackle social isolation in Durham City and surrounding areas caused by the current lockdown by encouraging people to get out their knitting needles and crochet hooks. Sandra Almeida...

Home Schooling in County Durham

Following a rise in the numbers of children being educated at home, Durham County Council’s Children and Young People’s Overview and Scrutiny Committee conducted a review. The review looked at the levels and demographics of...

Seven-Year-Old Boy from County Durham Leads National Tube Feeding Charity Campaign

A seven year old boy, Ezekiel Martin from County Durham is leading a national awareness week campaign for a charity that supports people who rely on artificial nutrition through tube feeding.  Ezekiel, who has had...
Safety First for Durham County Manufacturer

Safety First for Durham County Manufacturer

A County Durham manufacturer is leading the way in safety after its latest product became one of the first in the UK to pass new regulations – despite the upheaval caused by Covid-19. BTS Facades...
Covid-19 Lateral Flow Test To Help Employees' Return To Work In The New Year

Covid-19 Lateral Flow Test To Help Employees’ Return To Work In The New Year

With the Christmas break fast approaching, now is the time to ensure that once the festivities are over employees are Covid-free and safe to return to work. Durham-based Medi-Inn (UK) Ltd, a supplier of medical...
Businesses Receive Support Through Durham's Business Recovery Grant Scheme

Businesses Receive Support Through Durham’s Business Recovery Grant Scheme

Thirty-six businesses from across County Durham are the first recipients of the Durham Business Recovery Grant scheme to help them implement recovery plans to overcome the effects of the coronavirus pandemic. The new £5 million...
Farming Minister Hosted By North West Durham MP Richard Holden

Farming Minister Hosted By North West Durham MP Richard Holden

Richard Holden, Member of Parliament for North West Durham, has hosted Victoria Prentis MP, the Farming, Fisheries and Food minister, in Weardale, North West Durham. During the Minister’s first visit to the constituency, Richard and...
County To Celebrate The Armed Forces Community On June 26th

County To Celebrate The Armed Forces Community On June 26th

Staff and elected members at the region’s largest local authority will celebrate civilian and uniformed personnel on a national day to honour the armed forces community. Durham County Council will mark Armed Forces Day 2021...

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