Seaham among the locations for electric vehicle charging points
Electric vehicle charging points will become more widespread across County Durham in a move to reduce carbon emissions and make it easier for...
COVID-hit businesses encouraged to apply for £5m council fund
Businesses are set to benefit from a new £5 million grant funded by Durham County Council to help them implement recovery plans to overcome the...
Seaham Hall announces partnership with Peterlee-based charity East Durham Trust
Seaham Hall Hotel is increasing its presence in the community by announcing a new partnership to support Peterlee-based charity East Durham Trust....
LOCAL NEWS
Maximising the value of every pound key to sustainable economy in County Durham
Maximising the value of every pound spent in County Durham is key to developing a sustainable economy and driving forward recovery, councillors will...
East Durham residents invited to have their say on digital services
Residents across County Durham are being invited to take part in a survey about digital services over the next month. Durham County Council is...
Bin men get into the festive spirit to bring Christmas cheer to children on their route
Thankful parents have praised a County Durham bin crew for going out of their way to bring festive joy to children on their route. Colin Hodgson,...
Best Christmas present ever as Peterlee mum undergoes life saving brain surgery
A Peterlee mum has undergone life-saving brain surgery – just 24 hours after doctors told her she had two days to live. Emma Selby was admitted to...
£10m funding boost to help young people into education, employment and training
A further £10 million in funding has been provided to help support young people into education, employment and training across County Durham. The...
LOCAL BUSINESS NEWS
New East Durham business park announces latest tenant
Innovative modular housebuilder, CoreHaus, is opening its first UK manufacturing site at a County Durham business park as part of its scale-up...
Networking event for East Durham businesses affected by the coronavirus pandemic
The Peterlee and Seaham business park groups are hosting their first virtual Network with your Neighbour event of 2021 and individuals and firms...
Read Issue Four of East Durham Business magazine online
The fourth issue of the area's flagship magazine, East Durham Business, is available to read in full online. Themed around ‘bouncing back from...
Over £1m awarded to businesses in County Durham to support growth
The Finance Durham Fund has invested over £1 million in five businesses to grow in or move to County Durham over the last twelve months. Established...
Peterlee engineer Jim looks to a positive future after recovering from near fatal hit and run
An experienced design engineer is looking towards a positive future and rebuilding his three businesses after being left in an induced coma...
LEISURE & LIFESTYLE NEWS
Specsavers stores to remain open throughout national lockdown
The UK’s largest opticians and audiologists, Specsavers, will stay open for all eye and hearing needs now most of the country is in lockdown. Under...
£4.6bn support package announced by Chancellor Rishi Sunak
Chancellor Rishi Sunak has today (Tuesday) announced a £4.6bn of support for companies affected by last night's national lockdown announcement made...
Pubs affected by Covid-19 encouraged to apply for latest Government support grant
Hundreds of pubs across County Durham which have been affected by local and national coronavirus restrictions are being encouraged to apply for the...
Dalton Park management praises staff, partners and shoppers for their community spirit
As the year comes to a close, Dalton Park Shopping Outlet has reflected on some of the positive experiences from the last 12 months. Jerry Hatch,...
East Durham residents asked to sign up for 2021 garden waste collections
Residents in County Durham can now sign up for the Garden Waste Collection scheme for 2021. The first collection from the Durham County Council...