Durham Magazine
- Durham Students Reach National Final With Platform to Beat AI Job Screening
by Judith Hunt on 5th November 2026 at 2:17 amNearly one million UK 16 - 24-year-olds are currently not in education, employment, or training, with many job applicants rejected by systems before a human ever sees their application.CVSuite.ai aims…
- Reproduction Spitfire and 30,000 Woollen Poppies Lead Acts of Remembrance in Durham
by Zoe Walker on 4th November 2026 at 11:10 amA reproduction Spitfire, striking poppy installations, and an art exhibition are among the many acts of remembrance taking place across County Durham this month.Durham County Council is hosting activi…
- County Durham Ready for Winter with £5.2 Million Investment in Road Safety
by Zoe Walker on 2nd November 2026 at 8:34 pmDurham County Council is gearing up for the colder months, with preparations well underway to keep roads safe and communities moving throughout the winter.Dedicated highways teams, specialist vehicles…
- County Durham Man Living with Parkinson’s Inspires Others Through the Power of Rowing
by Albert Nelson on 31st October 2026 at 9:02 pmA County Durham man who has discovered the benefits of rowing in managing the physical and mental challenges of Parkinson’s disease is sharing his inspiring story to encourage other men to take positi…
- Free Employment Support Offered to County Durham Workers Following Clayton Glass Closure
by Zoe Walker on 30th October 2026 at 12:40 pmCounty Durham residents affected by the recent closure of Annfield Plain-based manufacturer Clayton Glass are being urged to access free support from Durham County Council’s Employability Durham team.…
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- 'Children at risk' warning as Darlington councillors fail to turn up to meeting AGAINby joshua.nichol@newsquest.co.uk | Joshua Nichol on 4th November 2026 at 9:30 pm
Children's safety warning as Durham Police and Crime Panel meeting on November 2 postponed after Darlington councillors failed to attend for a second time - leaving children 'at risk'
- County Durham councillors row after controversial HMO plans rejectedby joshua.nichol@newsquest.co.uk | Joshua Nichol on 4th November 2026 at 8:00 pm
Plans for an Annfield Plain HMO have been rejected as Darren Grimes and Amanda Hopgood clash over controversial proposals.
- Durham and North Yorkshire campaigners renew calls for graduated driving licencesby patrick.gouldsbrough@newsquest.co.uk | Patrick Gouldsbrough on 4th November 2026 at 5:30 pm
County Durham and North Yorkshire campaigners renew calls for UK Graduated Driving Licences, citing road safety, after Northern Ireland launches GDL rules.
- County Durham burglar was caught carrying metal bar after 'targeted attack'by bruce.unwin@nne.co.uk | Bruce Unwin on 4th November 2026 at 5:30 pm
Ophield, 23, of Dodds Terrace, Wingate, admitted aggravated burglary, but only on the day his scheduled trial was due to start on August 26, having previously also admitted possessing an offensive weapon in public.
- County Durham brass band on secret recording for John Lewis ad's Sam Fender trackby joseph.mclachlan@newsquest.co.uk | Joseph McLachlan on 4th November 2026 at 4:00 pm
A historic County Durham brass band rooted in the region's mining heritage has found itself at the heart of one of Britain's most cherished festive traditions after featuring on this year's John Lewis Christmas advert.
