Durham businesses were celebrating after scooping a number of prestigious awards at the 2018 North East England Tourism Awards last night. The awards, which were announced at a glittering ceremony in Newcastle Civic Centre’s Banqueting Hall, shine a spotlight on the tourism industry. BBC Radio Newcastle breakfast show presenter Alfie Joey hosted the ceremony and … Read more
A man has been ordered to pay out more than £500 after he was caught in possession of illegal tobacco.
Father Christmas will arrive in spectacular style at Beamish, The Living Museum of the North this Saturday (17th November) in a fantastic festive parade.
Volunteer groups working on horticultural projects can still apply for up to £500 of funding.
Durham City Golf Club is reaching out to its community with an exciting new project to increase the number of young people and families taking part in golf.
Deeds not Words is the latest work by North East based dance company, Abbott Dance Theatre, and it marks the 100 year anniversary of the Representation of People’s Act established in 1918 where some women over the age of 30 won the right to vote in the UK. Artistic Director Kristin Kelly Abbott has been … Read more
Motorists in the North East will benefit from better roads due to an extra £23 million for repairs.
The winners of the 2018 Environment Awards were announced at a ceremony in Durham City on Thursday 8 November.
Ferryhill Town Council would like to say a huge thank you to everyone who came along and supported the Town’s Fireworks Display at Dean Bank Recreation Park on Monday, 5th November.
A man from County Durham has been recognised for his commitment to providing a thoughtful and dedicated service for the bereaved. Durham County Council’s bereavement services manager and registrar, Graham Harrison, was awarded the highest honour of becoming a fellow of the Institute of Cemeteries and Crematorium Management (ICCM) at its annual conference. Graham, 49, … Read more