Durham County Council’s Support For The People Of Ukraine
The Leader of Durham County Council has issued a statement responding to the situation in Ukraine.
Cllr Amanda Hopgood said: “We share the horror and sadness felt by people around the world at the situation...
Five ‘Levelling Up Fund’ Bids Made for County Durham
Bids totalling almost £100 million have been submitted to government to help enhance transport, regeneration, town centres and culture.
The Council has submitted the bids to the Levelling Up Fund for five of its parliamentary...
Durham County Council’s Commitment to Improving Employment Opportunities for Disabled People
The region’s largest local authority has been recognised for its for its forward-thinking work to improve employment opportunities for disabled people in County Durham.
Durham County Council has once again been awarded Disability Confident Leader...
These are the Most Royal-Obsessed Cities in the UK in 2023
After the Coronation of Charles III and Camilla, Holidu, the holiday rental portal, decided to investigate the cities that take to the internet the most to keep up with the British royals.
After analysing the...
Behind the Scenes of Dean Midas’ Highly Anticipated Horror: The Devil’s Stone
Last weekend, award-winning film director Dean Midas and his cast filmed scenes for The Devil's Stone at the newly renovated Park Head Hotel in New Coundon.
Dean's highly anticipated new horror short is about The...
Discover County Durham’s Mining Heritage at Killhope This October Half Term
The Killhope Lead Mining Museum has organized a range of activities to provide families with entertainment during the October half term.
Situated in the North Pennines Area of Natural Beauty, the Durham County Council-run attraction...
Auckland Castle Event: The Legacy of The Bishop of Durham’s Ten Years of Service
Before the retirement of the Bishop of Durham after February, a singular and distinctive event is taking place at Auckland Castle in Bishop Auckland.
This occasion aims to pay tribute to his ten years of...
200 Years of Advocacy: RSPCA Launches Bold Campaign to Transform Animal Perceptions
In the North East, nine out of ten people believe dogs can feel happy - but just under four out of ten think chickens can
The RSPCA says...
North East Artists Chosen to Light up Lumiere 2017
Five north-east artists have been chosen to contribute to Lumiere 2017, the festival of lights that will illuminate Durham this autumn.
Earlier this year, the organisers of Lumiere 2017 made an open call for ideas...
Durham Battles to Keep Moving as Beast from the East Ravages County
Durham County Council has been battling to keep roads open and services functioning in the face of what experts have described as “an historic episode of winter weather”.
Heavy snows, winds of up to 45...