Brave Harry from South Hetton lights up County Hall Christmas tree
A brave six-year-old has celebrated his first Christmas since finishing intense cancer treatment, by lighting up a Durham City Christmas Tree. Harry...
Businesses asked to support the clean up of Wapping Burn in Peterlee
Businesses across Peterlee's industrial estates are being asked to support the clean up of the Wapping Burn. Regional organisation Wear Rivers Trust...
Horden charity DDS secures National Lottery funding in support boost
Durham Deafened Support (DDS) has been given an early Christmas present with a further funding boost. The Horden-based charity has received an award...
LOCAL NEWS
Kind-hearted council staff to help children in hospital this Christmas
Kind-hearted council staff are helping children in the region’s hospitals this Christmas through a charity appeal. Members of Durham County...
TV presenter special guest at event to strengthen Durham’s response to climate change
Television presenter, podcaster and author Tom Heap was the keynote speaker at an event aimed at strengthening County Durham’s response to climate...
Success of young people celebrated at DurhamWorks awards
Young people who have been supported into employment, training and education have been honoured at a County Durham awards ceremony. Seventeen young...
Tenants and housing providers invited to have their say as new strategy launches
Providing a range of tenancies to meet all housing needs and a safety net for residents in financial difficulties are the focus of a new strategy in...
Unqualified builder from Wheatley Hill jailed for poor quality housing improvements
An unqualified builder has received a 58-week prison sentence after he undertook several poor quality housing improvements. At a Durham Crown Court...
LOCAL BUSINESS NEWS
East Durham Business feature: Delanoy Funeral Services celebrate first anniversary
In 2020, John Delanoy and Julie Stout launched Delanoy Funeral Services, which pledged to change the way funerals are conducted, giving people the...
East Durham Business magazine feature: Seaham Hall Hotel
Nearly two years after my last visit to the wonderful Seaham Hall Hotel – a real gem in the North East’s crown – because of the coronavirus...
Top national award win for Seaham fitness instructor
An experienced fitness instructor has won a prestigious national award for the contribution she has made to Seaham’s community. Andrea Tweedy-Dixon...
Essential skills training has potential to boost employability in County Durham
Essential skills training courses in County Durham are proving their worth in helping job seekers secure employment. A recent report from the...
Horden lad Ethan given apprenticeship role with global automotive manufacturer TMD
A former apprentice is moving up the career ladder at TMD Friction in Hartlepool thanks to investment from the company to strengthen its IT...
LEISURE & LIFESTYLE NEWS
New tasting menu restaurant coming to Durham city
Plans for a new restaurant, offering diners an affordable six-course tasting menu using locally sourced, seasonal ingredients, have been unveiled....
Local authority working to help those affected by Storm Arwen
Supporting those affected by Storm Arwen is a key priority for the North East’s largest council. The storm, which brought gale force winds, heavy...
Prince Bishop’s Place gets in the festive spirit with line up of Christmas activities
Prince Bishops Place is excited to reveal their upcoming plans for the festive season! Prince Bishops will be filled with festive cheer as they not...
HR expert on what you need to know if you’re planning to host or attend a work’s Christmas party
Are you hosting a staff Christmas party this year? After a compulsory virtual affair in 2020, and almost two years of pandemic related ifs and buts...
New campaign urges North East shoppers to be kind this Christmas
Crimestoppers and retailers are urging shoppers across the North East to #ShopKind when they visit local high streets this Christmas, as new...