Help light up Lumiere
Fancy playing a key role in the UK’s biggest light festival next month? There’s still time to sign up as…
Job success thanks to employability project
A County Durham man is celebrating after securing a job thanks to a project that aims to get people back…
Legal services in running for national award
Durham County Council has been shortlisted for a prestigious national award in recognition of the work of its legal services…
Resurfacing and street lighting work
Road and street lighting works are to take place in County Durham in the coming weeks. Durham County Council is…
Wear it, love it, swap it: swish it!
A fashionable alternative to a jumble-sale is aiming to entice people to swap their old clothes instead of throwing them…
Durham County Councillors pledge to be ‘Sugar Smart’
Durham County Council’s Cabinet heard about the launch of a new campaign to tackle sugar consumption at a meeting on…
Applications open for 2018/19 school year
Parents whose children are due to start primary or secondary school next year can start applying for a place from…
Recycling centres to change to winter opening hours
Household waste recycling centres in County Durham will switch to their winter opening times from next month. From Sunday, 1…
Tania tackles Great North Run after overcoming fear
A County Durham woman, who just months ago was too embarrassed to run in public, is preparing to take on…
New council for Durham City
A new parish council is to be created for Durham City after councillors voted in favour of the proposal. Members…
Opinions sought on new model of cancer support
People are being asked to give their thoughts on new proposals which aim to make it easier for those who…
Schoolchildren join saving scheme
A new money-saving scheme is helping children learn the importance of staying out of debt. The Durham Savers scheme is…
Changes to parking arrangements in Durham City
Changes are being introduced to parking arrangements in Durham City from later this month. Durham County Council is changing charges…
Merchant Navy Day to be marked by council
Durham County Council is marking Merchant Navy Day by flying the Merchant Navy’s Red Ensign flag over County Hall this…
County Durham GCSE pupils prosper
Students in County Durham have been applauded after receiving excellent GCSE results amid changes to the exams. For the first…