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Landmarks across County Durham to be lit up marking Remembrance Day

Landmarks across County Durham to be lit up marking Remembrance Day

Six landmarks across County Durham will be lit up in red next month to commemorate Remembrance Sunday. Due to the ongoing Coronavirus pandemic, many traditional services, parades and wreath-laying ceremonies due to take place on...
Durham County Council Gets Youngsters Involved in Decision Making

Durham County Council Gets Youngsters Involved in Decision Making

Durham County Council has been running a range of schemes to get young people involved in its decision-making processes.   The council, its 14 Action Area Partnerships (AAPs), and other organisations have been working together, and...

One Month Left for 2022 County Durham Environment Awards Nominations

Nominations for Durham County Council’s 33rd County Durham Environment Awards are open until 30 September Hosted by the County Durham Environment Partnership, the awards recognise the county’s community groups, individuals, businesses, and organisations that have...
Durham Country Club May Be Converted into Flats

Durham Country Club May Be Converted into Flats

A former country club based in Durham City may be converted into flats. A planning application has been submitted to turn the grade-two-listed building that housed Durham Country Club into 12 apartments. Durham Country Club...
Early Bird Offers for Muddy Mayhem Fun Day at Hardwick Park

Early Bird Offers for Muddy Mayhem Fun Day at Hardwick Park

Early birds can catch a discount for a mud-filled day of fun in County Durham. On Sunday 1st October, the Muddy Mayhem event will see runners tackling obstacle courses at Hardwick Park, a beautiful expanse...
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Historic Church Gets Grant to Save Roof

An ancient church, which is steeped in history, has received a grant of nearly £95,000 to fund vital repairs to its roof. The custodians of the grade-one listed St Helen’s Church, in the village...

People Facing Homelessness due to Lockdown Should Seek Council Support

People at risk of eviction due to the financial impact of the government lockdown should contact a council housing team A recent poll by the homelessness charity Shelter that found almost one in five private...
Many Primates at Risk of Extinction, Durham University Academic Says

Many Primates at Risk of Extinction, Durham University Academic Says

A Durham University academic has contributed to an article warning that many species of primates are at risk of extinction. Primates are the group of mammal species that includes gorillas, chimps, monkeys, lemurs and...
County Durham Residents Urge To Remain Diligent In Their Recycling Efforts

County Durham Residents Urge To Remain Diligent In Their Recycling Efforts

As Christmas approaches residents in County Durham are being urged to keep up the area’s excellent recycling effort. Durham County Council is reminding people to only use the council-provided glass recycling boxes when recycling glass...
Amity: Durham's Breakthrough Artist Set to Enchant Music Enthusiasts

Amity: Durham’s Breakthrough Artist Set to Enchant Music Enthusiasts

Amity, the breakthrough artist, is set to captivate Durham's music enthusiasts next week with their profound, brooding, and rebellious music. Following their success in reaching the finals of the esteemed Future Makers competition, they have...

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