Council Supports the Armed Forces Community in County Durham
The north east’s largest council has again pledged its support to Armed Forces personnel, veterans and their families by re-signing the Armed Forces Covenant.
Durham...
Grand Central unveils new customer lounge at Hartlepool station
Train operator Grand Central has installed new waiting room facilities for passengers at Hartlepool station as part of a £2.6m station investment programme across...
Giant Inflatable Artwork to Celebrate Brutalist Building’s Birthday
A County Durham concrete building will celebrate its 50th birthday – by being wrapped in a giant inflatable work of art.
The Apollo Pavilion in...
Durham County Council to Represent the UK to Climate Change Conference
A North East council will represent the UK at an international conference on climate change.
Durham County Council’s climate change team will play a part...
95% of Durham Kids Get First Choice Secondary Schools
More than 5,000 County Durham pupils have secured a place at one of their chosen secondary schools for the 2017/18 academic year.
On 1st March,...
Royal Chef to Give Masterclasses at Bishop Auckland Food Festival
A chef who has cooked for the royal family and world leaders is set to share his culinary skills at the Bishop Auckland Food...
Works to prevent flooding in Chester-le-Street win award
A scheme to prevent flooding in Chester-le-Street has won an award for protecting businesses and homes from water damage.
The flood prevention scheme, developed by...
‘Mining Tub Made of Glass’ Will Celebrate Weardale’s Industrial Heritage
A
community art project is poised to celebrate Weardale’s industrial past.
The
Weardale Tub project aims to help people of all...
County Durham’s Hitachi Factory Rolls out First Trains
Hitachi’s new cutting-edge factory in Newton Aycliffe has now manufactured its first trains. The £82 million plant, which became operational in September 2015, unveiled...
More Foster Carers Needed in County Durham
Durham County Council is appealing for more foster carers. Although the number of foster carers in County Durham is rising, the council says that...
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