Council backs Government’s anti-child abuse campaign
Durham County Council and the Durham Local Safeguarding Children Board have backed the Together, We Can Tackle Child Abuse campaign.
Win swimming lessons for your children this Easter
Two children can win the chance to learn to swim for free this Easter holidays.
Action on smoking in bus stations
People flouting the law by smoking in bus stations have been targeted in a council crackdown.
Women offered Free Thrive cards this Mother’s Day
Mums across the County are being offered the chance to get fit for less with free leisure discount cards this…
Pledge for Businesses from Durham County Council’s New Chief Executive
Over 80 members of the North East Chamber of Commerce (NECC) heard Durham County Council’s newly-appointed Chief Executive pledge to…
Additional hours at recycling centre during Easter period
Extended opening hours will be in operation at a County Durham recycling centre to help cope with the busy period…
Hi-Tech ‘Onesie’ Brings Faster Broadband To Shincliffe Village
Pioneering communications technology is being used to bring faster broadband to a picturesque village in County Durham
Shaping the future of Lanchester and Sedgefield
People at Lanchester and Sedgefield are being invited to help shape the future of where they live, work and shop.
Litter legends wanted for Big Spring Clean 2016
Litter legends are being called upon once again to help spruce up their communities as part of this year’s Big…
Ugly Duckling swans into Bishop Auckland Town Hall
There once was an Ugly Duckling, with feathers all stubby and brown – and next week Bishop Auckland Town Hall…
Spreading the responsible dog ownership message in Tow Law
Communities turned out in force to show their support for a campaign to promote responsible dog ownership.
Consultation to take place on future of youth services
Parents, children, staff and councillors are all to be asked their views on the future of Durham County Council’s youth…
Diamond Day for Stanley Couple
A couple who enjoyed their first date at a dance hall in Stanley 64 years ago have celebrated their diamond…
Tackling dog fouling in East Durham
Two campaigns aimed at tackling dog fouling in the east of the county have been hailed a success.
Responsible dog ownership campaign arrives in Horden
A campaign to promote responsible dog ownership will be taking place in Horden throughout next week.