North East collaboration wins national contract for homeless
An innovative fund that supports young people and has brought together several organisations across the North East is proving to…
Housing group asks are you winter ready?
A County Durham housing association is preparing its tenants for winter through an online campaign.
Ceremony will honour village’s First World War hero
Crowds are expected to gather in a County Durham village this week to remember a First World War soldier who…
Raising awareness of new consumer rights
Residents in County Durham are being made aware of new laws protecting them when buying goods, including digital content, as…
Middleton Hall Retirement Village celebrates Living Wage commitment
The Living Wage Foundation is pleased to announce that Middleton Hall Retirement Village, in County Durham, has become the first…
Port of Tyne gives Hitachi Rail Europe a lift
The Port of Tyne in North East England is working with Hitachi Rail Europe, shipping operator Höegh Autoliners and Nissan…
Indie band releases BRASS-inspired songs for free
An Indie band are making their music available for free – after being inspired by County Durham’s history, heritage and…
Never a better time to get online than at free course
Residents across County Durham are being invited to a free course that helps people to brush up on their online…
Third-time-lucky Lauren wants to inspire others
A County Durham woman has won a place at university and found a promising career after dropping out of college…
Be safe in the run-up to Bonfire Night
People are being encouraged to play it safe in the run-up to 5 November by reporting illegal bonfires and only…
Latest appointment puts people at the heart of housing organisation
County Durham Housing Group’s latest recruit will empower the workforce to go that extra mile.
Women chemists from High Force Research return to school to inspire the next generation of scientists
NORTH East chemical research and development company, High Force Research, is helping to inspire the next generation of female scientists.
Disabled teen completes expedition after off-road wheelchair rebuilt
A disabled teenager with dreams of a Duke of Edinburgh Award has travelled o’er hill and down dale thanks to…
Plotting the region’s first custom build homes
The North East’s first custom build housing scheme has landed, with hopes to boost the local economy.
Community Action Team to visit Coundon Grange and Eldon Lane
Residents in two County Durham villages are being asked how to improve where they live.