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Spanish Ambassador Pays a Visit to County Durham

The most senior Spanish official in Britain paid a visit to County Durham last week. His Excellency Don Carlos Bastarreche Sagues, Spain’s Ambassador to the UK, toured Durham’s World Heritage Site and Bishop Auckland as...
County Durham and Darlington Retiree Firefighter Honoured With A Prestigious Award

County Durham and Darlington Retiree Firefighter Honoured With A Prestigious Award

Retired County Durham and Darlington Fire and Rescue Service firefighter Harold ‘Harry’ Binyon has been honoured with a Lifetime Achievement Spirit of Fire award at a virtual ceremony held by The Fire Fighters Charity...
Egg-citing Easter Adventures at Raby Castle: Family Fun Awaits!

Egg-citing Easter Adventures at Raby Castle: Family Fun Awaits!

Young eggs-plorers and eggs-pert adventurers alike are invited to hop over to Raby Castle where a world of family fun awaits this Easter holiday.
County Receives Green Flag Award For Its Well-Groomed Parks

County Receives Green Flag Award For Its Well-Groomed Parks

Parks across County Durham have been handed Green Flag Awards after being kept in tip-top shape during the past year. The awards recognise excellence and good practice in the management and development of parks and...
Durham Opticians Celebrate Recycling Milestone: 1 Million Pairs of Glasses Recycled

Durham Opticians Celebrate Recycling Milestone: 1 Million Pairs of Glasses Recycled

Durham's opticians have played a pivotal role in recycling over 50 metric tons of eyeglasses and eye care materials, all thanks to the contributions of their customers. The total has been unveiled by Specsavers as...

Climate Change is Feeling Left Out and Wants Some Attention

Climate change and the impact of the global lockdowns and restrictions on travel and work will be the focus of a virtual meeting spanning three countries next week. Cllr Simon Henig, Leader of The Council,...

Massive Amounts of Public Snow Missing: Council Responsible

Gritters were having a big old gritting party all across the land last night, in readiness for the heavy snowfall today that people were relying on to get them off of work or school. 50...

Durham Student in 950-mile Trek to Somme Battlefield

A Durham University student has recently completed a 950-mile pilgrimage on foot to the site of the Somme, the First World War’s bloodiest battle. Twenty-two-year-old Jordan Blunsom spent over a month walking up to...
Durham Cathedral’s Music Fundraising Appeal Hits a High Note

Durham Cathedral’s Music Fundraising Appeal Hits a High Note

A Christmas appeal to raise funds in support of securing and broadening access to music at Durham Cathedral has exceeded its target and raised £5200. These funds will enable more young people from the North...
Jobs growth in County Durham above Average for UK

Jobs Growth in County Durham above Average for UK

In spite of the economic and political problems Britain has wrestled with in recent years, there is good news about the job situation in County Durham. Estimates based on the latest statistics suggest that there...

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