College announces new partnership which will lay the foundations for student development
A group of students studying bricklaying at East Durham College are set to get a fantastic opportunity to hone their skills, thanks to an exciting...
Seaham company GAS launches new charity to boost communities and create employment
The GF (Groves Family) Community Foundation, a new charity restoring hope and support across the North East, is officially launching today...
Dalton Park reopens as further lockdown restrictions are lifted
After months of preparations Dalton Park has today welcomed shoppers back, in line with the latest easing of the government’s lockdown restrictions....
LOCAL NEWS
Prestigious national award win for ResQ employee
An employee at Seaham-based ResQ has won a prestigious national award. Aidan Sayers was awarded the Prince’s Trust Ascential Educational Achievement...
East Durham College’s Houghall Campus awarded multi-million pound Government funding
The region’s largest specialist land-based college is celebrating today’s government announcement that it will receive multi-million pound...
Recycling centres across County Durham now open for longer
Recycling centres across County Durham are now open for longer as part of a move to summer opening hours. Durham County Council-run household waste...
Free parking for shoppers available across County Durham
Motorists are being reminded that they can now take advantage of free afternoon parking at many car parks around County Durham. Durham County...
Council pledges to do more in the fight against fly-tipping
A north east council has pledged to go further in the fight against fly-tipping as the number of incidents across County Durham falls for the fourth...
LOCAL BUSINESS NEWS
Training initiative open to small business owners from East Durham
People who live in East Durham can tap into a new training initiative delivered by MINT Business Club and ITEC North East. The training is aimed at...
HR expert urges employers to watch out for signs of domestic abuse among their staff
Blog supplied by resident Peterlee and Seaham business park groups' HR expert Alison Schreiber of the HR Dept, Durham: Before the pandemic, an...
Peterlee-based Shred Direct targets growth after Covid-hit 2020
A shredding company owned by a former professional footballer is bouncing back with plans to grow regionally and recruit further personnel after a...
Care home provider targets further acquisitions after sale of Peterlee facility
An ambitious North East care provider is on the lookout for new care home acquisition opportunities after completing the sale of one of its existing...
Senior appointment for fast-growing Seaham firm Redu
Redu Group, a leading provider of employee benefit and retail marketing solutions, is pleased to announce the appointment of Adam Hobbs as Head of...
LEISURE & LIFESTYLE NEWS
Leisure centres across County Durham preparing to re-open Monday
Staff at leisure centres across County Durham are working hard to prepare sites for re-opening to the public from Monday, April 12. The centres will...
First properties at new Wingate housing development released for sale
Bellway has released the first properties for sale at a new housing development in Wingate which will eventually deliver 250 homes for the local...
Popular Shincliffe pub The Avenue to unveil £1m makeover to guests on Monday
A popular County Durham pub will unveil its new look to guests when leisure venues re-open on Monday, April 12. The Avenue pub in Shincliffe,...
Dates announced for hugely popular Seaham Food Festival
A free food festival is set to return to a County Durham seaside town this year with measures in place to keep people safe. Subject to coronavirus...
First of 250 new homes in Wingate to be released for sale
Bellway is to release the first properties for sale at a new housing development in Wingate which will eventually deliver 250 homes for the local...