Flood prevention scheme protects village entry route
An £80,000 scheme to reduce the impact of flooding on one of only two roads into a County Durham village has been completed. During periods of heavy...
Traders get ready for Seaham Food Festival
Traders across County Durham and beyond are counting down to the return of next month’s Seaham Food Festival. The free Durham County Council event,...
Future of treasured regimental collection to be discussed by local authority
Councillors and stakeholders are to be given the opportunity to contribute to a review of the future of a treasured regimental collection. Durham...
LOCAL NEWS
Time running out for community groups to tap into funding programme
A deadline is fast approaching for community groups to bid for up to £10,000 from a programme that has already distributed more than £150,000 to...
County Durham launches bid to be UK City of Culture 2025
County Durham has today (Monday) launched its bid to be named UK City of Culture 2025 – with the hope the accolade will provide a major boost for...
Demolition of former Easington Colliery Primary School to begin
The demolition of an eyesore building that has blighted a County Durham community for more than 20 years is set to begin this month. The former...
New name for Prince Bishops Shopping Centre
Prince Bishops Shopping Centre has been renamed Prince Bishops Place. Over the coming weeks customers will see the refreshed branding replacing the...
More TV chefs announced for Seaham Food Festival
Top television chefs Chris Baber and John Whaite are joining the line-up at this summer’s Seaham Food Festival. The TV favourites will head to the...
LOCAL BUSINESS NEWS
Region’s space sector takes off, bringing jobs to the North East
A new report by the UK Space Agency has highlighted that the North East’s thriving space sector has led to a jobs boost in the region. The recent...
Financial support available for East Durham businesses to reduce their carbon footprint
If you’re one of Durham’s small businesses, you can get a range of financial support to help cut your carbon footprint and save the planet. Going...
Issue five of East Durham Business magazine distributed across the region
Issue 5 of of the area’s flagship magazine, East Durham Business, is out now and has been distributed across East Durham's thriving business...
Third site for ResQ as Seaham facility reaches full capacity
ResQ, the leading outsourced contact centre specialist, has opened a new office in the iconic Hammonds of Hull building, which has been part of a...
East Durham businesses encouraged to apply for their share of regional funding pot
With over 120 applications already received from clients in Durham keen to access the North East Business Support Fund, NBSL are expecting demand to...
LEISURE & LIFESTYLE NEWS
Fun for all the family at next month’s Seaham Food Festival
Family entertainment, street theatre and music have been added to the menu for the return of a County Durham food festival next month. Seaham Food...
Fun activities on offer for County Durham youngsters this summer
A fun-filled summer awaits County Durham youngsters with more than 100 free activities with healthy food lined up for the school holidays. Following...
Dalton Park is first to achieve prestigious parking accreditation
Dalton Park Outlet Shopping Destination is the first in the North East to achieve a prestigious accreditation for its well-managed, high quality car...
County Durham history centre engagement plans secure £1.2 million grant
A pioneering approach to engaging communities across County Durham in the area’s rich and varied history has received a £1.2 million boost. Durham...
County Durham based hospitality specialist gives financial boost to struggling SMEs
Durham-based hospitality specialist Ramside Estates is the latest North East business to offer a financial donation to the not-for-profit, Open...