East Durham College makes the final of prestigious further education awards
East Durham College has made it to the finals of the prestigious Association of Colleges (AoC) Beacon Awards in the Social Action and Student...
Peterlee company ZF backs up commitment to investing in young talent with apprentice promotion
Global automotive technology leader ZF has proven its commitment to investing in young talent after promoting one of its former apprentices into a...
Peterlee care home residents get into the festive spirit to help children in need this Christmas
Paddington Bear and boxes of chocolates are among the gifts donated by a Peterlee care home to children in need this Christmas. Staff and residents...
LOCAL NEWS
Haswell charity tackles isolation thanks to housing association grant
A County Durham charity has helped people with learning disabilities, and their families, beat isolation during coronavirus thanks to support from...
Training courses enhance work to preserve Seaham’s heritage
The first in a series of training courses providing top tips on how to repair and maintain historic buildings has taken place in a County Durham...
Soldiers’ stories brought to life for Remembrance
An interactive programme which uses actors, virtual sessions and objects to tell the stories of County Durham soldiers has been produced to teach...
Seaham man and daughter begin the next chapter of their lives in Seaham
A short-distance move has gone a long way towards helping John Hodgson begin the next chapter of his life. The 61-year-old machine operator, who has...
Work starts on 250-property housing development in Wingate
Construction work is starting at a new residential development in Wingate after plans were approved by the local authority. Bellway has planning...
LOCAL BUSINESS NEWS
Issue four of East Durham Business magazine out now
Issue four of the area’s flagship publication, East Durham Business magazine, is our now. Themed around ‘bouncing back from COVID-19’ the magazine...
Peterlee business centre secures string of new tenants during lockdown
A business centre for new and growing SMEs has welcomed a string of new tenants despite the tough economic conditions. Novus Business Centre in...
Further funding support for businesses announced by Durham County Council
Eligible businesses affected by local and national coronavirus restrictions are being encouraged to apply for the latest round of Government grants....
Seaham company Redu announced latest business acquisition
A specialist retail marketing company has completed the seven-figure acquisition of a fellow North East business who are experts in retail gift...
Issue Four of East Durham Business magazine out this week
Issue four of the area's flagship publication, East Durham Business magazine, is due out this week. Themed around ‘bouncing back from COVID-19’ the...
LEISURE & LIFESTYLE NEWS
Peterlee company Auxillis steps in to keep NHS workers mobile
Auxillis has again stepped up to support insurer Admiral with its NHS and emergency service worker mobility scheme - providing a free courtesy...
Knitted gifts bring smiles to the faces of Peterlee care home residents
Bears, jumper, shawls, and knitted dolls are among the items donated to a Peterlee care home by a knitting initiative. Knit for Peace UK donated the...
Community cafe back up and running thanks to housing association funding
Funding from believe housing has helped to get a vital project in Easington Colliery underway again after the coronavirus pandemic. The Café...
Dalton Park announces a surprise festive addition to its team this Christmas
There are six new members joining the team at Dalton Park this winter as the centre announces surprising news of a reindeer adoption. Following the...
East Durham housing association joins fight against hunger
County Durham-based believe housing is playing its part in tackling the threat of hunger during the coronavirus pandemic with food parcels to...