Town shines through with art and light festival
Children will light up Consett Town Centre as they take part in an arts and light festival next week inspired…
Gala favourites to cast their magic on this year’s panto
Two pantomime regulars are preparing to leave audiences spellbound as they take over the reins of one of the region’s…
Exhibition celebrates adults’ achievements
Paintings, tapestries, prints and other artworks created by older people and adults with learning difficulties have gone on display in…
Handbag Clinic launches recruitment drive to take on 12 apprentices in 12 months
County Durham-based Handbag Clinic has taken on three new apprentices, and pledged to employ two more every month for the…
Strategy aims to tackle alcohol-related harm
Ways to tackle issues linked to excessive alcohol consumption are set out in a report to be considered by councillors.
Durham landlord plants the seed for local improvements
Thousands of flowers will burst into bloom across Durham thanks to a city centre partnership.
Bishop Auckland plans to be heard by Cabinet
Cabinet will hear an update on the range of exciting plans for Bishop Auckland and how Durham County Council is…
Councillors to discuss future of DLI collection
Plans to make artefacts and exhibits held at the Durham Light Infantry (DLI) Museum available to a wider audience will…
Cabinet to be updated on streetlights project
A total of 55,000 streetlights in County Durham will be upgraded with improved LED lights – 13,588 more than first…
Landowners reminded of responsibilities
Landowners are being reminded of their responsibilities regarding the upkeep of potentially life-saving public rescue equipment.
Chief Executive Appointment Update
In June, Durham County Council confirmed that the current Chief Executive, George Garlick, would retire as planned following his 60th…
National campaign provides major tourism boost
A national tourism campaign promoting County Durham has so far brought an extra £13.1m into the local economy.
Young North East Business Owner Expands Beauty Empire
A young Durham entrepreneur has expanded his beauty empire at the age of only 21, thanks to the help of…
Durham landlord says: ‘You’re hired’
A Durham landlord has helped two local people back into work through its apprenticeship scheme.
Village’s war history to go online
A handwritten card containing the burial details of a First World War soldier proved the starting point for a major…