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Thousands of people enjoyed great food in the sun this weekend prompting organisers to hail Seaham Food Festival as a huge success. The free Durham County Council event took place on Saturday 1 August and Sunday 2 August and saw crowds flock to the coast to enjoy...
A beauty and wellness therapist is in the running for three prestigious industry awards just over a year since opening her own salon. Sarah Davies from Easington decided to launch Zen by Sarah after seeing a gap in the market for a salon offering Japanese head spa...
A care provider has invested in a range of beach chairs which make it possible for people who need physical or neurodiverse support to enjoy a trip to the seaside. Quality Plus Care Solutions, which is based in Easington, provides assistance to young people and adults...
East Durham College has been recognised as one of the country's leading apprenticeship providers after achieving a 75% apprenticeship achievement rate, significantly above the national average of 65.7% placing the college among the top 10 college providers nationally...
Not-for-profit landlord believe housing is supporting a County Durham-based veterans’ charity that helps former service personnel and their families to feel safe, connected and supported in their community. The housing association awarded a £2,000 community investment...
Visitors to a much-loved food festival can expect to be wowed by a who’s who of the culinary world at this year’s event, from a major presenter, to a formidable baking show judge. Delivered by Durham County Council, Seaham Food Festival will return for another...
Durham County Council has successfully doubled investment provided to bus services across the county thanks to funding from the North East Mayor. Over the last year, the council has secured over £8m for the Bus Service Improvement Plan from the Combined Authority,...
A young apprentice is celebrating becoming a fully-fledged member of a County Durham nursery after completing her training. Elise Overend, 20, started working at Clever Clogs Day Nursery in Bowburn in August 2024. The qualification she undertook was a Level 3 Early...
A County Durham music teacher has been honoured at the national Music & Drama Education Expo awards for the remarkable impact she has had on students. Charlotte Sellers teaches violin and viola for Durham County Council’s Durham Music Service, part of the North...
Not-for-profit landlord Believe Housing has welcomed four new participants to its Board Trainee Programme, which supports the development of future leaders and aims to strengthen diversity in housing and public sector governance. This is the second cohort to join the...
Celebrity chef Phil Vickery is to make a welcome return to a popular North East food festival this spring. Phil, who has graced screens for more than a quarter of a century on ITV show This Morning, will be leading the line-up at this year’s Bishop Auckland Food...
Two housing associations have worked together to unlock government funding, paving the way for 115 new social and affordable homes in the region. Through a partnership between believe housing and Karbon Homes, the homes will be delivered across five sites in County...
Housing association colleagues came together for a hands-on volunteering session that will help people in need this Christmas. Employees at believe housing created a mini production line at its Coast House office in Seaham, to pack donations for two local charities....
Peterlee-based Harbro Electrical has launched its annual toy donation campaign and already dozens of gifts have been dropped off. The campaign is organised by Harbro owner Phil Harbord to ensures that children from struggling households in the area receive at least...
A £10.7 million scheme to regenerate a County Durham village has reached a major milestone, as plans for more than 100 new affordable homes are given the green light. A key part of Durham County Council’s plans to regenerate Horden’s Numbered Streets was approved by...
The bosses behind Rio Brazilian Steakhouse are heralding a successful relaunch following a significant move and further reinvestment in the region. After three years in Durham the team have successfully completed the relocation and expansion of their premium churrasco...
A council has reached a major milestone marking the beginning of construction on a new housing development using high-quality, modular units. The units have been transported to the site on Merrington View in Spennymoor as part of Durham County Council’s Council House...
A successful football-based pop-up museum has opened in the heart of Durham City after council grant funding. Fans Museum CIC, which currently operates a football museum in Sunderland, has opened a similar but smaller venue in Unit 41 to 42 at Prince Bishops Place...
The Diocese of Durham has announced details of an administrative role it is recruiting for. The Acting Bishop of Durham is looking to appoint a Parish Accounts and Deanery Administrator. The role will involve supporting the governance of parish churches by ensuring...
A council has commissioned a leading mental health support charity to deliver suicide prevention training across County Durham over the next three years. Delivered by If U Care Share Foundation, commissioned by Durham County Council, the initiative marks a significant...
The latest issue of East Durham Business magazine is due out in a couple of weeks. The magazine is packed with features and news from businesses across the area, and really shines the spotlight on East Durham's thriving business community. This coming issue will...
An award-winning Spa at a County Durham hotel celebrates its tenth anniversary this week. The Spa at Ramside at Ramside Hall Hotel, Golf and Spa has become the go-to destination for anyone wanting to enjoy some rest and relaxation in state-of-the-art surroundings. And...
Thousands of people flocked to Seaham this weekend for two fun-packed days of great food, cookery demonstrations and live entertainment. Once again, Seaham Food Festival proved popular with food lovers of all ages, who travelled from across the region and beyond to...
Two nurseries in County Durham have given their pre-school children the perfect send off as they prepare for the next stage of their early years journey. Clever Clogs Belmont and Clever Clogs Bowburn both held graduation ceremonies for their three and four-year-olds,...
Visitors to one of the region’s most popular food festivals are being encouraged to plan their journey in advance, with an additional park and ride site now making it even easier to join in the fun. Seaham Food Festival is set to transform the County Durham seaside...
Twenty dedicated members of staff from Marlborough Surgery — including three of the practice’s GPs; Dr Mansingh, Dr Mousavi and Dr Baker — are lacing up their running shoes for the 2025 Great North Run, all in support of a cause close to their hearts, St Benedict’s...
Traders from across County Durham and beyond are preparing for the return of next month’s Seaham Food Festival. The free Durham County Council event will be back on Seaham’s coastline on Saturday 2 and Saturday 3 August, and visitors can look forward to a weekend full...
Marston’s has announced a national promotion, ‘Win A Wedge’, with Hasbro’s iconic TRIVIAL PURSUIT brand, giving locals the chance to win thousands of exciting prizes by answering general knowledge trivia questions correctly when they visit one of over 1,000 pubs,...
Two star bakers, popular television presenters and the BBC MasterChef Champion of Champions are among the famous faces heading to a North East food festival this summer. Durham County Council has announced which chefs will be joining headliner John Torode MBE when...
A new build development that will provide much-needed affordable homes is also supporting jobs and creating training opportunities during construction. Apprentice bricklayer Dan Gamrot is building a strong foundation for his career by gaining hands-on experience on a...
A North East band which pays tribute to one of the most influential singer/songwriters and record producers of his generation have secured their first UK tour. Freak Out – A Celebration of Nile Rodgers, will perform at venues up and down the country, including St...
TV presenter, chef and culinary author John Torode MBE has been announced as the headline chef at this year’s Seaham Food Festival. The Durham County Council-run festival will be back on Seaham’s coastline on Saturday 2 and Sunday 3 August, offering a weekend full of...
A community group has thanked the supporters who helped save a rundown church and transform it into a bustling community venue. Over the past year, The Welcome Centre in Easington Colliery has become a lifeline to many local people. It hosts a range of activities...
A charity football match in honour of Suzanne Duncan, former East Durham College principal, is to take place on Saturday 7th June 2025 from 2:30PM. Suzanne was the principal of East Durham College for 12 years and after retiring last August, she sadly passed away in...
The outstanding achievements of some of County Durham’s young people and sporting stars have been recognised. The Chairman’s Medal, which is the highest honour that can be awarded by Durham County Council, has been bestowed on Olympic rower, Lauren Irwin, and Tanfield...
Groups across County Durham are being invited to apply for up to £1,000 towards new community activities or projects. Housing association believe housing can award funding to not-for-profit organisations delivering projects that help to improve the lives of people in...
One of the North East’s most sought-after housing developments is holding a special event to give first time buyers a glimpse of what’s on offer. Seaham Garden Village has been designed to create a new community at Durham’s heritage coastline, with open space,...
The next generation of North East cricketers are set to be given a helping hand following the formation of a new charity in memory of Peterlee stalwart Roy Simpson. The Roy Simpson MBE Foundation has been set-up by Roy’s children, Claire, Vicki and Mark following his...
Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Housing and Local Government, Baroness Taylor of Stevenage, has commended the region’s innovative approach to heating new homes, after a visit to the new garden village development in Seaham. Hosted by affordable housing...
Work has now started on site at Citrus Durham’s 205 acre Integra 61 mixed-use development for the construction of a new 73 bedroom facility by North Bay Developments for one of their sister operating companies, Marton Care, creating some 70 jobs for the local area....
Young karting sensation Thomas Potter, known as T.Pot in the racing world, has battled more than just competitors on the track. The County Durham racer, whose story of trackside bullying went viral, has shown remarkable resilience, thanks in part to the support of...
A woman from East Durham who completed tours of Northern Ireland, Bosnia and Afghanistan with the Army, wants to encourage other women who served to try adaptive sports. Denise Kidger, who is 54 and lives in Seaham, served for 22 ½ years in total after joining the...
A key milestone has been reached in one of the UK’s first large-scale mine water heat projects, with work now underway. Durham County Council is working with a number of organisations to deliver the project, which will ultimately see mine water used to heat homes on a...
The full line up of celebrity chefs for Bishop Auckland Food Festival has now been confirmed, as organisers announce who will be appearing on Sunday. County Durham’s biggest food festival returns to Bishop Auckland on Saturday 12 and Sunday 13 April, for two days of...
The creators of Kynren – An Epic Tale of England have unveiled their most ambitious and exciting project to date: a brand-new historical theme park, Kynren – The Storied Lands. Set to open in summer 2026, subject to final planning approval, The Storied Lands will be a...
An innovative partnership led by a northeast housing association is creating opportunities for people to start their career in construction as an apprentice. Nine roles have already been created through the be:ONE partnership, which was established by believe housing...
A Sunday Brunch host, social media baker, and a MasterChef champion are among the celebrity chefs who will appear at this year’s Bishop Auckland Food Festival. The popular Durham County Council-run festival will return to Bishop Auckland on Saturday 12 and Sunday 13...
An East Durham primary school has been recognised for its work to bring the world into the classroom. Wingate Primary School has been awarded the prestigious International School Award by the British Council. The award celebrates the achievements of schools that bring...
New College Durham is continuing the drive to train social workers New College Durham (NCD) has once again received approval from Social Work England to continue to offer the prestigious Bachelor of Arts with Honours (BA Hons) in Social Work. Social Work England is a...
Pub-goers can enjoy a January Sale at The Five Quarter in Peterlee - including a pint of Worthington’s beer at 99p. Pub manager Mel Gallagher is reducing the price of a range of drinks and meals at the Wetherspoon pub, in Hailsham Place, from Thursday January 2 until...