Pupils use ‘art of persuasion’ to promote dog-free playtime
Crafty kids have been getting creative in an effort to encourage dog owners in County Durham to behave responsibly. As…
Twelve Green Flags for County Durham
Parks, cemeteries and crematoriums in County Durham have landed a prestigious national status. A total of 12 Durham County Council…
New sports facilities give boost to grassroots sport
A new community sports hub including a changing facility and refurbished artificial turf pitch has been unveiled in Chester-le-Street thanks…
Floral trails and fascinating tales
Two city horticulture and heritage guides are set to keep people on their trails this summer. Durham County Council, as…
Maintaining County Durham’s roads
Road resurfacing work is to take place in towns and villages across County Durham in the coming weeks. Durham County…
Operation Spruce Up to arrive in Leadgate
A programme to clean up and green up County Durham communities is moving to its next destination. Durham County Council’s…
Council’s baby rooms project puts Durham in the spotlight
Durham County Council’s Children and Young People’s service is being praised as a shining example of good practice following its…
Construction starts on £7.4m science park expansion
THE NEXT phase in ambitious plans to attract more high-tech, fast growing companies to one of the country’s leading science…
Companies urged to take part in pioneering health programme
INNOVATIVE organisations are being urged to take part in a pioneering initiative to tackle the major health issues associated with…
Operation Spruce Up brings loving touch to Crook
“Love where you live” was the message delivered by Operation Spruce Up as it came to Crook on Valentine’s Day.…
Blackhill volunteers presented with environmental award
An environmental group has been presented with an award for turning unused space into a beautiful and productive garden. The…
Hotel to support tourism in Durham
Amended plans have been submitted to convert a disused Stanley care home into a hotel and restaurant to serve local…
New book to train mindfulness practitioners across the globe
THE DIRECTOR of a company that delivers mindfulness training is hoping his new book will expand his business across the…
Council’s double success at Keep Britain Tidy Awards
Durham County Council has ‘cleaned up’ at a prestigious national award ceremony, taking home prizes for best local authority and…