Local Charity Supporting Communities As Covid-19 Restrictions Ease
As COVID restrictions continue to ease, Durham Community Action are working with the Ballinger Charitable Trust this Summer to distribute a small number of grants across Derwent Valley, Teesdale and Weardale to support community...
Two Free Events To Keep You Entertained This Weekend’s August Bank Holiday!
Two Bank Holiday Weekend Reasons to Rediscover Durham
Two free events are being staged in Durham over the August Bank Holiday Weekend, designed to encourage people back into the city centre safely!
The first Durham Retro...
Green Fingered Durham Man Creates Inspiring Community Space For Derwent Valley Residents
A retired man from Durham has dedicated the past year to transform the formerly neglected outdoor bank in Hamsterley into an area the whole community can be proud of.
Robin Old began work on the...
Deadline Approaches to Apply for Primary School Places
Parents and carers in County Durham are being reminded they are running out of time to apply for primary school places for their children.
The deadline for applications for the next academic year, which starts...
A Utopian Vision that Continues to Inspire
A bold example of public art, which features within County Durham’s bid to be UK City of Culture 2025, has been cited as a major inspiration by a Turner prize winning artist.
To mark its...
“County Durham Pound” Project to spend £1billion in the Region
Twelve primarily public sector organisations in County Durham which spend nearly £1 billion between them are working together to maximise benefits to the local area from their expenditure, councillors will hear next week.
Durham County...
North West Durham Set for EV Revolution with £3.1m Investment in Charging Points
Following a successful pilot scheme in October, in which Durham County Council received over £1,500,000, Durham County Council is set to receive over £3,000,000 more which will go towards constructing over 300 charge points...
Sin: The Art of Transgression – A Captivating Exhibition Unveiled at Auckland Castle
Experience a captivating exhibition at Auckland Castle, where the remarkable talents of Rembrandt, Lucas Cranach, Tracey Emin, and Ron Mueck converge.
From the 17th of June to the 1st of October 2023, immerse yourself in...
Reach Out Care Given Outstanding Rating
Reach Out Care, part of National Fostering Group, has received an “Outstanding” rating by Ofsted, previously awarded “Good” in July 2018
The organisation has worked hard to make improvements for the lives of...
Festive Illumination: How Students from East Durham College Lit Up Auckland Castle
Lately, eight students from the area have been aiming for the stars quite literally.
They were all enlisted by Auckland Castle to assist in adorning the tallest Christmas tree in northern England with an impressive...
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