National recognition for Blackhall Colliery care manager at annual awards
A Blackhall Colliery registered care manager has fought off tough competition from across the country to clinch the titles of ‘Manager of the Year’...
EDBS hails success of new starts and growth of existing tenant businesses
A business support organisation has hailed the success of the businesses and entrepreneurs it has supported, proving the coronavirus lockdown wasn’t...
Four-figure grant transforms Belmont Community Centre
A busy County Durham community centre is looking smart as it prepares to welcome local people back, thanks to a four-figure grant from a regional...
LOCAL NEWS
Job opportunities available for 16 to 24-year-olds on Universal Credit
Young people aged 16 to 24 on Universal Credit will be able to apply for a number of job vacancies with a North East council through an employment...
Peterlee man and woman out of pocket after fly-tipping court case
A man has been ordered to pay almost £400 after CCTV footage captured him dumping tarmac next to a farmer’s field. One of Durham County Council’s...
Covid-19 lateral flow testing sites open across County Durham
Residents will be able to check if they have coronavirus without showing any symptoms as lateral flow test centres open across County Durham. Durham...
Public Notice: Haswell & District Mencap Society
Public Notice for Haswell & District Mencap Society THE LICENSING ACT 2003 Notice is hereby given that we, Haswell & District Mencap...
Believe Housing secures environmental world first
A County Durham housing association, believe housing, has become the first organisation in the sector to achieve the Carbon Neutral International...
LOCAL BUSINESS NEWS
Seaham company ResQ achieves world-class 3-star accreditation from Best Companies
ResQ, the leading outsourced contact centre specialist, has awarded with Best Companies’ highest accreditation - the coveted 3 Stars, meaning ResQ...
Peterlee company Beau’s awarded £400,000 investment to create new manufacturing facility
Beau’s has secured £400,000 investment as it looks to build a vegan gelato brand that will raise the benchmark for the ice-cream industry and create...
Issue 5 of East Durham Business magazine out soon
Issue 5 of of the area's flagship magazine, East Durham Business, will be out early next month. The magazine, which was launched by the team at LEC...
Seaham company confirms associate partnership with Sunderland football club
A market leader in the wholesale and distribution of thermoplastic piping systems for over 30 years, Seaham-based IPS Flow Systems has renewed its...
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...
LEISURE & LIFESTYLE NEWS
Gift cards up for grabs at Dalton Park Shopping Outlet
Since re-opening on Monday, April 12, Dalton Park Shopping Outlet has been giving away £25 gift cards every week. This is the popular shopping...
Beach visitors asked to protect the beautiful County Durham coastline
Visitors to County Durham’s coastline are being encouraged to help protect the local environment as more people hit the beach. Durham County Council...
East Durham businesses enjoy booming trade as guests return to outdoor dining
Businesses across East Durham have enjoyed their first week back in operation, following the lifting or further coronavirus restrictions which mean...
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....
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...