New bench allows family memorial to return to North East reservoir
A memorial bench that was stolen from its scenic viewpoint at a County Durham reservoir has been replaced by water workers. Christine Sewell, from...
Training provider’s charity ball raised over £10,000 for good causes
Learning Curve Group (LCG), a leading training provider headquartered in County Durham, raise over £10,000 in support of the LCG Charity Foundation...
Preparations are underway to keep County Durham moving this winter
A North East council is ready to keep its county moving during winter. Durham County Council’s preparations are well under way to ensure priority...
LOCAL NEWS
North East housing providers form partnership to help deliver more social homes across the region
With over 40,000 North East households on the waiting list for social housing, there’s a desperate need to rapidly build more genuinely affordable...
Planning enforcement operation takes place in Station Town
A planning enforcement operation has taken place in East Durham following intelligence suggesting breaches of regulations. Durham County Council...
Geothermal heating scheme lined up for Horden after funding won
The prospect of schools and homes in Horden being heated by clean, green geothermal energy moved a step closer this week after extra funding was...
Durham woman fined after trading standards officers seized thousands of counterfeit cigarettes
A Durham woman has been left with a bill of more than £500 after being caught selling counterfeit cigarettes and hand rolling tobacco. Amanda...
Another walking and cycling route upgrade completed in County Durham
School runs and commutes have become much easier for people living and working in part of County Durham after a walking and cycling route was...
LOCAL BUSINESS NEWS
UMi welcomes new neighbours to Navigators Point
Dedicated to helping businesses go further, UMi has offered a home for another like-minded business in the area following their move to Navigator’s...
Take five for County Durham’s Seaward as it welcomes new apprentices
Peterlee-based electrical test and measurement company Seaward has taken on a new cohort of apprentices as it continues to invest in its workforce...
In-house asbestos laboratory in Peterlee will provide vast capacity for growth
Rapidly expanding Asbestos Audit Ltd, has appointed Kieran Hunt as laboratory manager of its new, asbestos laboratory, located at its headquarters...
East Durham Business feature: Budding designers on what they’ve learned in their first year of work
Nathan and Josh Cockburn were featured in EDB a year ago, as they were just starting out in new jobs. We caught up with the brothers to see what the...
‘MINT’ appointment as new Operations Director announced by business club
A fast-growing business support group has announced the appointment of an experienced Operations Director as it plans for continued growth across...
LEISURE & LIFESTYLE NEWS
Lumiere Light Labs illuminates opportunities for artists
While the streets of Durham City and Bishop Auckland were lit up for Lumiere 2023, local artists were also given the chance to put their work in the...
Campaign encourages visitors to ‘Do Durham Differently’
Durham’s unique and diverse experiences, world-class attractions and eclectic accommodation are the inspiration behind a new campaign aimed at...
Seaham based Novo Cabelo makes history as it celebrates record growth
Seaham based Novo Cabelo is one of the UK's fastest growing Hair System companies and the team are making history and disrupting the hair industry...
East Durham Garden Centre has Christmas all wrapped up
British Garden Centres, the UK’s largest family-run garden retailer which includes East Durham Garden Centre, has unveiled its new Christmas advert,...
Mental health experts call for greater support for those facing energy price increases this winter
A leading North East mental health organisation is calling for greater awareness of the link between mental health struggles and the cost-of-living...