Hardwick Live prepares for weekend of top music
NORTH EAST festival goers are counting down the minutes to this weekend, as a leading live music event returns. Hardwick…
Volunteer becomes master builder at 85
WHEN he retired 20 years ago Alan Fraser Murray never envisaged becoming a master builder. During his busy life he…
Free course for budding retail workers
An intensive free training course designed to provide the skills and knowledge needed to work in retail or customer care…
Intrepid fundraiser’s ‘placenta pit’ bid to complete African medical centre
An intrepid charity fundraiser has taken on the challenge of building a ‘placenta pit’ to complete a new medical centre…
Recruits wanted for free employability course
A free County Durham employment project, that has already helped 25 people back on the road to work, is now…
Central Heating Fund removes hundreds from fuel poverty
Hundreds of households have been removed from fuel poverty thanks to a pilot scheme which took place across the north…
Youngsters Shine a Spotlight on Local History
Youngsters from across County Durham have taken centre stage to bring the rich and sometimes gruesome history of the region…
New group exercise timetables launched at leisure centres
New group exercise timetables have been launched at leisure centres across County Durham. There are over 250 weekly group exercise…
North East solicitors nominated for major awards
A COUNTY Durham law firm is celebrating after being shortlisted in two categories of the industry’s most prestigious awards scheme.…
Crematorium recycling scheme raises thousands for charity
Two crematoria in County Durham have donated a total of £10,000 to local charities as a result of a share…
Children spread the word on littering
Schoolchildren are helping to spread the word about keeping County Durham’s streets litter-free. Pupils from three primary schools in Crook…
Unemployed young people given fresh start in County Durham
Young unemployed County Durham residents are being given ground-breaking new opportunities through the DurhamWorks Programme. In a joint project between…
Noise App helps residents tackle noise disturbance
People in County Durham can now record and report noise disturbance via their mobile phones, thanks to an innovative new…
Carnival time in Durham
The sights and sounds of a traditional Brazilian carnival transformed a Durham City day centre. Durham Pathways, which provides lively…
Step into Christmas at Ramside
A LEADING North East hotel already has Christmas all wrapped up with a sparkling line up of party nights. Ramside…