Bishop Auckland Food Festival announces the return of Phil Vickery
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...
Funding secured for affordable housing in Easington
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...
Believe Housing’s festive appeal supports foodbank and hospice
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....
Businesses and residents urged to support Harbro’s Electrical’s Christmas toy campaign
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...
Planning approval marks major step forward for Horden regeneration scheme
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...
Rio Steakhouse attracts big crowds following Durham relocation
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...
Major milestone marks start of new housing development delivered by Murton contractor
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...
Football museum opens in Durham City thanks to council grant funding
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...
Diocese of Durham recruiting for a Parish Accounts and Deanery Administrator
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...
Leading charity to deliver suicide prevention training across County Durham
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...