Tag: DurhamCountyCouncil
Hundreds of County Durham Residents Contribute to Mining Artwork
Hundreds of people from County Durham have helped create an artwork that celebrates the area’s mining heritage.The artwork is a replica lead mining tub,...
Reusable Nappy Switch Could Help Save Planet & Save You £1,000
This week is Real Nappy Week, a national awareness campaign that urges families to switch from disposable to reusable nappies. Such a switch is...
Hundreds of Easter Eggs Donated for County Durham Kids in Need
More than 500 chocolate Easter eggs have been generously donated to help County Durham families in need.The Durham County Council project has involved staff...
Brexit Risk to €300 Million of County Durham Funding
Leaving the EU could mean County Durham misses out on a €300 million boost that would have benefitted its economy.County Durham would have been...
Dedicated Natural Cemetery Volunteer Wins Durham’s Top Award
A
dedicated volunteer who has devoted his time to County Durham’s natural
cemeteries and given support to bereaved families has been honoured for his
work.
County Durham Pledges to Fight the Scourge of Plastic Pollution
Do
you know that during the last decade more plastic has been produced than in the
whole of the previous 100 years and that...
Learn to Reduce Food Waste & Get Free Shopping Vouchers
In
the UK each year, it’s estimated that households throw away an incredible 15
million tonnes of food and drink.
Tower in County Durham Town May Scoop Prestigious Award
A
striking landmark in a County Durham town has been shortlisted for a
prestigious award.Auckland
Tower, in Bishop Auckland, could win...
Durham Council Tax Hikes Likely as Government Austerity Bites
Durham
County Council is facing a period of difficulty and uncertainty as central government
austerity measures continue. And this is likely to mean a...
Durham Brass Band a Big Hit in Germany
Members
of a County Durham brass band have been wowing the locals in the German city of
Tubingen.Five
members of the...