King James takes Mini Medics training to local pupils
King James I Academy’s Mini Medics programme offers first aid and mental health training to primary school students
Funding boost for reimagined cultural venue
Located in the Durham Innovation District, the reimagined venue will feature a dedicated and beautifully designed gallery displaying objects from the DLI collection. By showcasing both iconic and rarely seen pieces, it will bring an important part of County Durham’s identity and pride to life, inspiring new audiences.
Boost for Durham as new developments drive growth
Latest tourism figures show a major boost for Durham’s economy as the county builds on its bumper £1bn milestone achieved in 2022, with new attractions playing a key role in helping the county reach a new record.
Allotments alive as B&Q store volunteers Do it Themselves
As Autumn falls, Shildon Alive Allotment volunteers had some much needed help from some staff from B&Q’s Bishop Auckland store.
Tracey hangs up her apron
After four years of cooking and coordinating over 30,000 meals, rescuing over 220 tonnes of food and teaching 300 Shildon residents how to cook from scratch, volunteer chef, Tracy Chappell from Shildon Alive has folded her apron and passed the spatula to someone else as she enjoys a semi-retirement.
PM Racing returns funds
Shocked residents of Shildon were quick to show their love and support after last week’s devastating fire of one of Church Street’s long standing businesses, PM Racing motorbike shop.
Pupils launch Big Spring Clean
Pupils from Cockton Hill Junior School were invited to Locomotion in Shildon for the launch of this year’s Big Spring Clean.
Microgrant awarded to Shildon Community Centre
A £500 microgrant from Wellbeing for Life has helped Jubilee Fields Community Centre in Shildon further its mission as a wellbeing hub - providing vital support to the health and wellbeing of its local community through affordable, nutritious meals and opportunities for social connection.
School launches railway bicentenary celebrations
Timothy Hackworth Primary School enjoyed a dress-up day on Friday 27 June to begin their very own celebrations marking Shildon’s major role in the bicentenary of the railways.
MP enjoys afternoon tea
The Armed Forces Minister, Luke Pollard MP, was hosted by local MP Sam Rushworth for afternoon tea with representatives from armed forces, cadets and veteran’s groups at the Shildon Railway Institute.