New opportunities in County Durham’s care sector
New job opportunities are being created in County Durham’s adult social care sector as a result of the Coronavirus pandemic.
An online recruitment and training...
Jolly Holiday for Shildon’s children thanks to mystery Mary Poppins
Children across Shildon have been delighted, and their parents’ hearts warmed, by the kindness of a ‘sweet’ stranger who has been leaving Easter treats...
Virtual food festival supports region’s traders
The organisers of this year's cancelled Bishop Auckland Food Festival have launched a virtual food festival for the 2020 traders who could not trade...
Spennymoor Town Council widens fees suspensions
Having taken the decision recently to suspended allotment rents, Spennymoor Town Council is now going further and expanding its suspension of fees and charges...
Residents asked to stay at home to save lives over Easter holidays
Residents in County Durham are being reminded about the importance of staying at home during the Easter bank holiday.
Durham County Council is asking residents...
Bringing Friday night music to your living room
A computer coder who turns programming into music is helping to entertain County Durham residents from the comfort of their own home with two...
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...
Police back domestic abuse campaign message
Speak up.
That is the message from Crimestoppers, which has launched a new campaign to help victims of domestic abuse during Coronavirus.
And Durham Constabulary is...
Ferryhill children invited to guess the number of eggs in the jar
Unable to host this year’s Easter Egg Hunt, Ferryhill Town Council would like to invite local school children to enter a free competition to...
The beat goes on as school music service moves online
Children can continue to experience the joy of music when their regular lessons move online after the Easter holidays.
In normal circumstances, Durham Music Service...