North East calls for local restrictions change on childcare
Leaders across the North East have written to Health Secretary Matt Hancock calling on him to amend new local COVID-19 restriction measures to allow...
Peterlee company GEM Training helps over 50 people onto Husqvarna career ladder
Over 50 people are working towards careers with Husqvarna thanks to a successful partnership between the lawnmower manufacturer and GEM Training....
Peterlee pub The Five Quarter to cut food and drink prices in support of Tax Equality Day
A Peterlee pub is to cut the price of all food and drink by 7.5 per cent on Thursday, September 24. The Five Quarter in Hailsham Place is supporting...
LOCAL NEWS
New partnership set to help people live independently for longer
A collaboration between two of the north east’s largest home providers is set to find new ways that technology can help more people live...
East Durham Trust among the winners at county-wide awards celebrating adult learning
A festival which promotes lifelong learning in adults has been celebrating individuals and organisations who have gone above and beyond in their...
Work to start on £11m affordable housing scheme in Easington Village
Nearly 100 new affordable homes are set to be built in Easington Village in an £11m construction project for believe housing. A mix of family houses...
Eleven new neighbourhood wardens employed across County Durham
A North East council has employed 11 new neighbourhood wardens to help it keep enviro-crime and anti-social behaviour under control. Durham County...
Works starts on £2.25m regeneration scheme in Seaham
Work is underway to enhance a seaside town’s rich heritage as part of a £2.25 million regeneration scheme. Durham County Council launched the Seaham...
LOCAL BUSINESS NEWS
Peterlee mum uses lockdown to launch her own dreadlocks business
A mum of two has used the months of lockdown to launch her own dreadlock business. Aiysha Homer, 40, from Peterlee was working as a lunchtime...
250 family homes to be built as part of Wingate housing and community development
A development of high-quality family homes with large areas of open spaces and commitments to local school improvements are on the way for a County...
East Durham businesses invited to attend virtual networking event
Businesses from across East Durham are invited to attend a virtual networking event next week. The Peterlee and Seaham business park groups have...
Profits up and workforce growth for Seaham cyber security firm
CyberWhite, a Seaham-based cyber security firm, has delivered strong results for the financial year 2019-2020. Highlights of the year-end report...
Financial planning firm grows its workforce after successful rebrand
A national financial planning firm has increased its workforce as business continues to boom following a rebrand. Former Independent financial...
LEISURE & LIFESTYLE NEWS
Seaham author brings experiences of young airman and his family to life in new book
Historian and author Jane Gulliford Lowes brings the wartime experiences of a young Seaham Harbour airman and his family to life in her new book....
Peterlee Running Club sees rise in membership following lifting of lockdown restrictions
A local running club is calling on people to continue to keep fit and active after seeing a rise in numbers post-lockdown. Peterlee Running Club,...
Beautiful gardens and floral displays vying for county-wide accolade
Beautiful gardens and floral displays across County Durham are vying for the public’s vote this month. Entries for the Garden Treasures contest are...
Seaham Hall Hotel recognised at national tourism awards
Three exceptional North East tourism businesses represented the region at the VisitEngland Awards for Excellence 2020 last night, where they took...
Seaham Hall Hotel shortlisted at prestigious national tourism awards
Three outstanding North East tourism businesses have been shortlisted in the VisitEngland Awards for Excellence 2020, an event that champions the...