Win a £30 National Garden Voucher in Garden Treasures Contest
There’s still time for County Durham gardeners to win a £30 National Garden Voucher in a council photography competition.
The Garden Treasures contest has been organised by The Council and encourages people to share why...
Durham Miners’ Gala Expecting Crowds of 200,000 Due to Corbyn Factor
The Durham Miners’ Gala is this year expecting record-breaking crowds of up to 200,000 people. This would be an increase on last year’s – also record-breaking – figure of 150,000 attendees.
The Durham Miners’ Association,...
The Faithful Durhams: Fighting for a Full-time Home for the DLI Collection
After a two-year struggle, a campaign group called The Faithful Durhams feel they are finally making progress in securing a permanent home for the Durham Light Infantry (DLI) Collection.
The collection – covering 200 years...
£8.5 Million for Road Repair and Pothole Prevention
The Council has won money from the Department for Transport’s Pothole and Challenge Bid bonanza
The big taxpayer cash prize is in addition to the £30 million jackpot already committed by the council for 2020-21...
Folk Musicians to Deliver Tale of Exile at Durham’s Gala Theatre
Some of Britain’s most respected folk musicians are to deliver a powerful tale of exile and migration at Durham’s Gala Theatre.
The Transports – a popular folk opera written by Peter Bellamy, who died in...
Lifeguards and Swimming Teachers Help Feed Hungry People
A group of staff from a Durham County Council Leisure Centre have been helping run a county food bank, while their permanent workplace is closed due to the COVID-19 response.
And one of the four...
Durham’s Largest Beer Garden Returns To Hardwick Hall Hotel
GROUPS CAN make the most of outdoor drinks, street food and a stunning view when County Durham’s largest beer garden opens on Monday (12 April).
The grounds of Hardwick Hall Hotel, at Sedgefield, will once...
Hand Washing Stations To Be Set Up In Schools To Support Safety Measures
Hundreds of handwashing stations will be set up in schools across County Durham as part of measures to prevent the spread of coronavirus.
Durham County Council has made 800 portable hand washing stations available to...
Celebrating County Durham’s Volunteers
Volunteers who help run community events and activities across County Durham are being thanked for their hard work and commitment as part of National Volunteer Week.
Durham County Council is recognising thousands of volunteers and...
Co-op Funeralcare’s Comfort Café Extends a Helping Hand in Hartlepool
A Hartlepool funeral home extends an invitation to locals for its monthly support group, tailored to offer assistance to individuals facing loneliness or grappling with the challenges of grief and bereavement.
Co-op Funeralcare Hartlepool’s free-to-attend...
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