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East Durham Business Network is one of over 500 businesses supporting Durham’s bid for UK City of Culture 2025.
The county has made the shortlist, lighting the way to more culture, investment and opportunity for the entire region. It’s time for Durham to step into the spotlight and show everything this extraordinary county has to offer.
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EAST DURHAM BUSINESS MAGAZINE : ISSUE 7 (SPRING/SUMMER 2022)
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Customers can help Believe Housing award community grants
A housing association with 18,000 homes across County Durham and beyond is inviting customers to help it allocate grants to community projects. Throughout the year, believe housing supports projects and activities that make a difference to people’s lives and wellbeing...
Lord Lieutenant visits Shotton Primary School ahead of Gala Platinum Jubilee culture event
The Lord Lieutenant of County Durham has given school pupils preparing to perform in special Platinum Jubilee musical events the seal of approval. Sue Snowdon visited Shotton Primary School to see rehearsals taking place for A Right Royal Do, which will see almost 300...
Learning Curve Group CEO appointed Deputy Lieutenant of County Durham
Brenda McLeish OBE DL, CEO of Learning Curve Group (LCG), is appointed Deputy Lieutenant of County Durham for her dedication and contribution to education and skills in the region. As CEO of one of the country’s largest training providers, headquartered in County...
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With businesses currently focused on hybrid working and staff shortages, due to sickness and the Great Resignation, it can be easy to miss an HR issue like workplace loneliness. You’re busy tracking attendance for your hybrid team whilst also arranging urgent cover....
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Automotive manufacturer TMD Friction has further strengthened its engineering capabilities with the expansion of a new department. The Hartlepool-based global manufacturer of brake pads created a new flagship engineering team last year, bringing together four existing...
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County Durham’s green-minded residents and community groups have been celebrated at a virtual awards ceremony. The annual County Durham Environment Awards, which are run by Durham County Council on behalf of the County Durham Environment and Climate Change...