Success for primary schools in gardening challenge
Two primary schools are celebrating after their great gardening efforts saw them emerge victorious in a county-wide competition. Earlier this…
Wingate set to get 250 new homes
HOUSEBUILDER Partner Construction has secured planning permission for 250 new homes in the village of Wingate. The County Durham firm…
Festive food donations handed to Durham Foodbank
Hundreds of boxes packed with festive treats have been donated to Durham Foodbank by generous council staff to help make…
New MD announced for economic development organisation
THE NEW managing director of the economic development organisation for County Durham will be looking to build on the excellent…
Children’s happiness the focus of annual childminding event
A childminding event focusing on the happiness and emotional wellbeing of young people has taken place in Spennymoor. Sixty childminders…
National Tree Week
Green-fingered organisations in County Durham are being offered grants of up to £150 to help plant trees throughout the area.…
Superfast broadband boost for Whorlton
Whorlton is the latest Teesdale community to be upgraded to high-speed fibre broadband thanks to the multi-million pound Digital Durhamprogramme.…
Shops spruced up after window-dressing sessions
Small businesses across the county have been getting tips on how to make their shop windows stand out from the…
Community projects ‘clean up’ in RHS awards scheme
Community groups in County Durham have ‘cleaned up’ in a prestigious regional awards scheme. Nine Durham County Council-supported groups from…
Community grants set to brighten neighbourhoods
Grants of up to £500 are on offer to help green-fingered folk make a difference to County Durham. As part…
Children’s work to be displayed as part of light-inspired project
Children from schools and nurseries across Durham have taken part in a project inspired by a campaign shining a light…
County Durham ready for winter
Gritters, ploughs and snow blowers are at the ready, to keep the roads and paths of County Durham clear and…
Council welcomes its first Degree Apprentices
Durham County Council has welcomed the recruitment of its first degree apprentices, who will work as part of the council’s…
Looked after children’s Christmas card competition
Looked after children in County Durham are being asked to showcase their creative flair with a Christmas card design competition.…
Garden waste collections ending for winter
Keen gardeners may still be tending their lawns but with summer now seeming a thing of the past, this year’s…