Safer Sleep Saves Lives Campaign Launched Across County Durham and Darlington
Health and care organisations across County Durham and Darlington have joined forces to launch a new Safer Sleep Saves Lives campaign, offering families clear,...
County Durham Families Urged to Stay Alert Around Water This Summer
Parents and carers across County Durham and Darlington are being urged to remember that even shallow water can be dangerous for children, as local...
Durham Community Event Receives Banks Group Funding Boost
Plans for a popular community celebration in a Durham City suburb are well underway after organisers secured new funding from a local employer.
Friends of...
County Durham Reservoir Upgrade to Improve Long-Term Water Resilience
Work is set to start on a £6.9m project at County Durham’s Selset Reservoir.The investment, being made by Northumbrian Water, will add long-term resilience to the site’s ability to support water treatment for customers in Teesdale and beyond.Earlier this year, work was carried out to establish eleme…
The Long Road to Answers: The Human Side of the TEWV Inquiry
When the Government announced a statutory public inquiry into Tees, Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust (TEWV), last December, many saw it as...
Into The Light Launches Creative Call To Support County Durham’s Cultural Future
A shared commitment to strengthen County Durham's cultural and creative industry was launched yesterday (Wednesday,8th July) by Into the Light, a place-based initiative designed to drive cultural growth and aid regeneration. Hosted by North-East singer-songwriter Joe McElderry, Into the Light’s Crea…
Durham County Council Wins National Award For Social Value Work
Durham County Council has received national recognition for its work to use procurement as a tool for growth.
The council is celebrating after winning the...
County Durham School Playground Set For Upgrade Thanks To Persimmon Donation
CHILDREN in a County Durham community will see their school playground transformed following a donation from a national property developer.Hartside Primary Academy’s playground is set for a major upgrade thanks to a £3,000 donation from national housebuilder Persimmon Homes.Adam McVickers, Persimmon…
Road Closures And Travel Advice Announced For Durham Miners Gala 2026
Road closures, parking arrangements and public transport details have been confirmed ahead of the Durham Miners Gala, which takes place on Saturday 11 July 2026.The city centre will be closed to traffic from 4.00am on Gala day to allow preparations and parades to take place safely through Durham’s s…
Bishop Auckland Town Youth Awards Celebrate Outstanding Young People
Bishop Auckland Town Hall was filled with pride, inspiration and celebration on Monday 22 June 2026 as the community came together for the Bishop Auckland Town Youth Awards, recognising the remarkable achievements of young people from across the town. The prestigious event …