Selective Licensing Could Lead To Rent Increases, warns My Property Box boss
A North East property expert says that the cost of living crisis calls in to question the viability of the…
UK’s first £5m marine landscape partnership ‘SeaScapes’ launches in North East
As June is National Ocean Month, it is the perfect opportunity to introduce the UK’s first marine Landscape Partnership scheme…
High demand from County Durham businesses for recovery grant
Thirty-six businesses from across County Durham are the first recipients of the Durham Business Recovery Grant scheme to help them…
£5 million grant launched to boost recovery of County Durham businesses
Businesses are set to benefit from a new £5 million grant funded by Durham County Council to help them implement…
Party time to mark Pelton care home’s 30th year
OVER 100 family members and friends joined residents and staff to celebrate the 30th anniversary of Pelton Grange Care Home.…
More than 4,000 young people ready for work thanks to partnership programme
A programme which helps young people into employment is celebrating after reaching a significant milestone. DurhamWorks, a partnership project led…
Volunteers celebrate securing employment
Two volunteers are sprinting ahead to a career in fitness after securing employment in County Durham leisure centres. Karen Lamb…
Children celebrate Commonwealth in city centre parade
Hundreds of schoolchildren from County Durham and beyond came together today to celebrate the Commonwealth with a colourful procession through…
Breaking down the barriers to business
Independent retailers in Seaham are celebrating after a ‘barrier to business’ was removed. Following consultation with local business owners and…
Children learn about their Commonwealth neighbours
Young explorers in County Durham are finding out about other countries as part of events to celebrate the UK’s hosting…
County Durham artwork will feature messages from the public
Picture this! The iconic landscapes, buildings and people of County Durham are to be represented in a massive mural created…
Increase in children getting first choice primary school
More than 96 per cent of children will this September go to their first choice primary school – up 1.23…
Improving health and social care in Durham
An exciting new approach which aims to maximise the value of every pound spent on health and social care and…
University and Council invite comments on estates projects
Durham University and Durham County Council are holding a joint public consultation event on three estate projects proposed for Durham…
Walk of the Wardens
A team of ten council wardens are giving up their own time for a sponsored walk in aid of the…