County Durham prepares for winter despite the mild conditions
Preparations for winter are already well underway in County Durham. In order to keep the region moving over the colder months, Durham County Council...
Ambitious strategy to create a more successful County Durham endorsed
A strategy which envisages more than 30,000 jobs and 25,000 new homes has been endorsed by the North East’s largest council. Durham County Council...
Seaham youngster shortlisted to win toy retailer’s nationwide spooktacular competition
With families across the UK facing stricter lockdown measures, online toy retailer Bargain Max recently launched a Halloween inspired competition...
LOCAL NEWS
Former East Durham College student lands her dream teaching job
A former East Durham College student has landed her dream job seven years after making the decision she wanted to work with children and signed up...
Horden man fined and left with criminal record after admitting fly-tipping
A man who borrowed his brother’s vehicle without asking and used it to fly-tip has been left more than a thousand pounds worse off and with a...
More than £104m paid to 9,500 businesses to help them through the coronavirus pandemic
More than £104 million has been paid to more than 9,500 businesses across County Durham to help them deal with the effects of the coronavirus...
Jayne receives MBE for efforts to reduce suicide across County Durham
A key figure in an initiative to reduce suicide in County Durham has been left stunned after receiving an MBE. Jayne Adamson, who works for County...
Operator of East Durham care home announces plans to create dozens of new jobs
An expanding North East care provider is creating dozens of new jobs on the back of growing demand for its domiciliary care services. Aurora Care...
LOCAL BUSINESS NEWS
Business Durham unveils additional support channels for companies affected by COVID-19
Business Durham is helping companies across County Durham manage and deal with the current economic challenges by signposting them to the help they...
Peterlee entrepreneur launches financial planning firm
An independent financial adviser with more than six years’ industry experience has launched her own company. Aimee Watson has set up Aimee...
New partnership changing the way funerals are conducted across East Durham
A new partnership has been launched which is changing the face of the funeral industry, enabling people to give their loved ones a unique and...
Socially distanced meeting space available at Peterlee business centre
A business support organisation is encouraging firms in the area to take advantage of its meeting space as social distancing remains in place. East...
Dowen Estate Agents acquired in management buy-out
Dowen Estate Agents, which has a head office in Hartlepool and seven additional branches along with a bespoke Auction Department across the North...
LEISURE & LIFESTYLE NEWS
Peterlee Labour Club among five venues ordered to close for failing to comply with coronavirus measures
Businesses across County Durham are being reminded that they must comply with the latest coronavirus rules, or face action. It comes as another five...
Crimdon Dene Caravan Park and Thornley Officials Club ordered to close until further notice
A club and a caravan park in County Durham which failed to comply with the latest coronavirus restrictions have both been issued with direction...
Over 65s encouraged to ‘fall on their feet’
A new 10-week wellbeing challenge aimed at people aged over 65 in the Easington GP area launches next week. Helix Arts’ regional Falling on your...
Shotton Comrades Club ordered to close for failing to abide by coronavirus restrictions
A County Durham club has been issued with a direction order and told it must close immediately for failing to abide by the latest coronavirus...
Seventeen-day real ale festival comes to the Five Quarter in Peterlee
A range of up to 20 classic British real ales will be available at The Five Quarter in Peterlee during its 17-day real ale festival. The pub in...