Town presses forward with £25m funding bid
Work to secure a major grant to strengthen Bishop Auckland is continuing.
Durham County Council brought together key partners to start formulating a bid for...
NHS thanks set in stone
Durham County Council has shown its gratitude to hardworking NHS staff during the Coronavirus crisis, by creating two new roadside displays.
Members of the local...
Council launches free school meals scheme for half-term
As children across County Durham begin their half-term holiday, a new scheme has been launched to support families who rely on free school meals.
Durham...
Top prizes in ‘Stay at Home Table Tennis Challenge’
With table tennis across the UK paused, Bishop Auckland Table Tennis Club is wanting to see how players are getting their table tennis fix...
Competition time for Ferryhill youngsters
Ferryhill Town Council is again offering local school children the opportunity to enter a free Drawing Competition.
"Now that Easter is over," said a...
YHA offers half-term help with free kids’ Activity Pack
If you are wondering what to do with the kids this half term, the youth hostelling charity YHA (England & Wales) has the answer.
Drawing...
Raby Castle closes visitor attractions
Raby Estates has announced that they have closed all of their leisure and tourism operations with immediate effect.
Commenting on the decision, Lord Barnard said:...
Materials Processing Institute creates hand sanitiser production line for Marie Curie nurses
The Materials Processing Institute is using its considerable scientific and technological expertise to ensure the region’s Marie Curie Nurses can be supplied with free...
Ferryhill Town Council makes Citizens Advice donation
Although Ferryhill Town Council offices are closed due to the Covid-19 Pandemic, Members and staff are doing everything possible to continue to provide services...
25 March update on Durham County council services
Durham County Council is providing regular updates to residents on the impact of services as a result of the Coronavirus pandemic.
The council is...