Thousands of people attend Seaham Food Festival
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...
Beauty and wellness specialist shortlisted for three top industry awards
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...
Care company invests in beach chairs to make a trip to the seaside possible
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 celebrates Top 10 national apprenticeship ranking
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...
Grant helps East Durham veterans find support, friendship and practical help
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...
Saturday Kitchen star leads packed Seaham Food Festival line up
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...
Year of significant investment to bus services across County Durham
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,...
Young apprentice now fully qualified at Bowburn nursery
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...
East Durham music teacher honoured at prestigious awards
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...
New cohort joins Believe Housing Board Trainee Programme
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...