Council launches virtual support hubs to help local communities
A helpline, webpage and support network have been set up to help
people in County Durham who are struggling during the Coronavirus pandemic.
Following government...
Exhibition and talks tell Holocaust survivors’ moving stories
Two Holocaust survivors will mark Holocaust Memorial Day by sharing
touching accounts of their escape from persecution.
County Durham will host three free events, organised by...
County Durham energy saving work shown off to Swedes
A Scandinavian delegation has visited County Durham to learn
about pioneering energy efficiency techniques.
A team from Sweden has visited sites owned and managed by
Durham County...
New coach park provides boost for county tourism
A new coach park has opened in a major boost for tourism in
County Durham.
Durham County Council has unveiled new facilities for coaches
beside its Belmont...
Spreading road safety messages with the help of a little magic
A magic show packed full of potentially lifesaving messages has
captivated hundreds of youngsters across County Durham.
Durham County Council commissioned Allan’s Road Safety Magic
Show to...
New crossing improves road safety in Chester-le-Street
The installation of a new crossing on a busy
Chester-le-Street road is set to help residents access shops and services safely.
Durham County Council has added...
Organisations across County Durham and Darlington take to social media to tackle hate crime
Organisations across County Durham and Darlington are making a big noise this week in a campaign to raise awareness of hate crime.
The Hate...
PCVC RECIEVES PRESTIGIOUS AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE IN POLICING
The first international Sir Robert Peel Award for Excellence in Policing has been awarded to Durham Police, Crime and Victims’ Commissioner (PCVC) Ron Hogg.
The...
County Durham appoints first young people’s commissioner
An aspiring child physiologist with a passion for youth work
has been appointed as County Durham’s first young people’s commissioner.
Amy Waites will help ensure the...
Campaign to make pharmacies the first port of call
A campaign has been launched to raise awareness of the services and expert advice on offer in County Durham pharmacies.
There are currently 126 pharmacies...
