Coal Faces tours the County
Golightly Theatre Company are delighted to announce the upcoming premiere of ‘Coal Faces’, a powerful new musical coming to local venues this October.
New strategy to support children and young people with SEND
Helping children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) to feel included, that they belong, and that they are able to do their best. That is at the heart of a new strategy that goes before Durham County Council’s Cabinet for approval today.
Italy, France and maybe even New Zealand: new town twinning links for County Durham
New and resurrected town twinning links with communities in Italy and France are being put forward in County Durham.
Proposals put forward to tackle anti-social behaviour in County Durham
Durham County Council is considering introducing Public Space Protection Orders (PSPOs) in town centres, including some bus stations, across County Durham.
Event celebrates British farming
The importance of food and farming in County Durham has been celebrated as part of an event marking Back British Farming Day.
New report reveals Durham’s Investigative Hub is saving millions, cutting delays and keeping officers...
More than £800,000 in savings, thousands of staff hours returned to policing and significant reductions in detainee waiting times have been achieved since the opening of Durham’s pioneering Investigative Hub, a new report has revealed.
Theatres Trust funds theatres of all sizes to carry out vital futureproofing projects
Theatres Trust, the national advisory and advocacy body for theatres, has awarded grants totalling £88,000 to 13 theatres in England, Scotland, and Wales through its Small Grants Programme supported by The Linbury Trust, including The Witham Arts Centre in Barnard Castle
PCC welcomes £195k boost to support victims impacted by early release of offenders
Police and Crime Commissioner Joy Allen has welcomed new government funding to help meet the additional costs of supporting victims impacted by early release plans for some prisoners.
If we do not report crime, we cannot stop criminals in their tracks
PCC Joy Allen explains, in her own words, why it is so important to report a crime and how it will assist in the understanding of what is happening and where action is needed.
Durham Constabulary crush illegal bikes in crackdown operation
Several bikes and illegal e-scooters seized in Darlington after being linked to anti-social and criminal behaviour have been destroyed as part of a special police operation aimed at making communities safer.
Officers were joined at the crushing operation in Shildon on Tuesday, October 6, by Darlington Borough Council representatives and Darlington MP Lola McEvoy, demonstrating the joint commitment to tackling the nuisance, disruption and safety concerns caused by these vehicles.
