£8.2m new school for Bowburn goes before Cabinet
Proposals to build a brand new £8.2m school in a County Durham village go before councillors next week. Plans for…
Christmas and New Year closures
Customer Access Points and most other county council buildings in County Durham will be closed over the Christmas and New…
Residents reminded of council tax discounts
Residents of County Durham are being reminded that a wide range of council tax discounts are available for those in…
Turnover growth sees significant expansion for The Shred Centre
A North East shredding business is undergoing significant expansion and extending its services across the UK, thanks to surpassing last…
Wingate set to get 250 new homes
HOUSEBUILDER Partner Construction has secured planning permission for 250 new homes in the village of Wingate. The County Durham firm…
Schools get high speed boost with North East tech firm
THOUSANDS of youngsters across the North East are now better connected at school, thanks to the region’s leading technology firm.…
Vouchers offer perfect Christmas gift for family history fans
Archivists in County Durham are offering the perfect Christmas gift for amateur historians. Gift vouchers are now available for Durham…
£4m programme to help businesses embrace digital technology
A £4M programme will help small businesses in County Durham thrive in a digital world by gaining a competitive edge…
NYTimber Delivers 99 Roof Trusses to Create Complex Roof for Self-Build
NYTimber, the independent timber specialist, has manufactured one of its most complex roof designs to date, which was worth more…
No calm this Christmas for Bishop Auckland costume designer
The run-up to Christmas is a busy time for everyone, but for Bishop Auckland’s Emily Baxendale it’s even more hectic…
New MD announced for economic development organisation
THE NEW managing director of the economic development organisation for County Durham will be looking to build on the excellent…
Children’s happiness the focus of annual childminding event
A childminding event focusing on the happiness and emotional wellbeing of young people has taken place in Spennymoor. Sixty childminders…
Plastics firm is boxing clever as pallets business picks up
A County Durham plastics firm is hoping to increase turnover by tapping into a growing reusable packaging market which is…
Local Artists in the Spotlight for County Durham’s Winter Exhibition
A County Durham gallery is showcasing some of the region’s finest creative talents in a record-breaking, free exhibition. The Winter…