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- Could Your Dog Be a Lifesaver? Blood Donors Needed in Bradburyby Durham Tracy on 15th April 2026 at 7:00 am
Could your dog help save a life? Pet Blood Bank UK is calling on dog owners in Bradbury to come forward and register their pets as blood donors to support other dogs in need. Wear Referrals in Bradbury is one of the charity’s host venues, and they are looking for happy, healthy and confident dogs The post Could Your Dog Be a Lifesaver? Blood Donors Needed in Bradbury appeared first on Durham Magazine.
- New College Durham to Drive Future Skills with National Recognitionby Zoe on 14th April 2026 at 5:25 pm
New College Durham (NCD) has announced it has been selected as one of just four colleges nationwide to be recognised as an Advanced Manufacturing Technical Excellence College (TEC). These TECs will collaborate with employers, representative bodies, trade unions, strategic authorities and local government to deliver improved training and employment opportunities, helping to build the highly The post New College Durham to Drive Future Skills with National Recognition appeared first on Durham […]
- Everything You Need to Know for Bishop Auckland Food Festival 2026by Durham Tracy on 13th April 2026 at 7:00 am
Stalls are being set up and Bishop Auckland is looking its best as final preparations get underway for one of the region’s most popular events. The Bishop Auckland Food Festival is just days from returning, with Durham County Council making final arrangements ahead of welcoming visitors over the weekend of Saturday 18 and Sunday 19 The post Everything You Need to Know for Bishop Auckland Food Festival 2026 appeared first on Durham Magazine.
- Raby Castle to Bloom with Stunning Floral Installation This Summerby Durham Tracy on 12th April 2026 at 9:39 pm
A major lifestyle destination in the North of England is set to unveil a new floral installation titled Castle in Bloom. Launching on Saturday 2 May for the Bank Holiday weekend and running until the end of August, the display will transform several areas of County Durham’s Raby Castle with stunning floral arrangements inspired by The post Raby Castle to Bloom with Stunning Floral Installation This Summer appeared first on Durham Magazine.
- Durham Retailer Woven Backs St Cuthbert’s Hospice with New Recycling Initiativeby Zoe on 9th April 2026 at 5:24 pm
Durham-based independent retailer Woven has launched a new suit recycling scheme in support of St Cuthbert’s Hospice. For a limited time, customers can bring a pre-loved suit in resellable condition to Woven’s main store on Elvet Bridge and receive a £50 voucher towards a new purchase. As well as refreshing wardrobes, the initiative ensures donated The post Durham Retailer Woven Backs St Cuthbert’s Hospice with New Recycling Initiative appeared first on Durham Magazine.
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- County Durham firm marks milestone year as Durham Cricket partnerby gengelbrecht@newsquest.co.uk | Gavin Engelbrecht on 15th April 2026 at 10:00 pm
A County Durham based property, housebuilding and mining firm is marking another year as principal partner of Durham Cricket.
- North East MPs warn proposed protest powers could aid future ‘hard-right’ governmentby will.foxx@newsquest.co.uk | Will Foxx on 15th April 2026 at 3:42 pm
North East MPs have warned that proposed protest powers in the Government’s Crime and Policing Bill could be open to abuse by a future ‘hard-right’ government.
- Warning over number of scams that have been recently reported in County Durhamby adam.foster@newsquest.co.uk | Adam Foster on 15th April 2026 at 12:30 pm
The scams include fake QR codes for parking, fake card readers on machines and electoral register emails
- County Durham man had child sex abuse pictures and extreme porn involving animalby bruce.unwin@nne.co.uk | Bruce Unwin on 15th April 2026 at 12:00 pm
A sex offender is facing a likely prison sentence after admitting new child sex abuse image charges.
- County Durham funding scheme praised for attracting £40 million investmentby bill.edgar@newsquest.co.uk | Bill Edgar on 15th April 2026 at 12:00 pm
The impact of a fund designed to increase business growth in County Durham has been praised for attracting £40 million of investment.







