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Durham News 29th April 2023

Richard Holden MP Visits Reed in Partnership to Discuss Sustainable Employment Solutions

Richard Holden MP was invited to visit Reed in Partnership, a recruitment firm that actively assists long-term unemployed individuals in securing employment opportunities in our region. This visit is timely, given the recent release of robust employment statistics indicating a significant increase in the number of full-time employed individuals in North West Durham compared to […]
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Durham News 21st April 2023

Join the Feast: Bishop Auckland Food Festival is Back with a Bang!

The town of Bishop Auckland is hosting its annual Food Festival this weekend, featuring famous chefs, food vendors, live entertainment, and enjoyable activities for the whole family. The event, which is being coordinated by Durham County Council, will occupy the marketplace from 10 am to 5 pm on Saturday and 10 am to 4 pm […]
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Durham News 7th April 2023

How I Went from Living on a Remote Sheep Farm to Interviewing Hollywood Stars on the Red Carpet

After being orphaned at the age of seven, Phil Mews remained on his family sheep farm in County Durham and was brought up by his grandmother. After deciding that farming wasn’t for him, he studied Performing Arts at University before landing his first big job in TV… looking after Barbara Windsor! Working with Barbara for […]
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Durham News 22nd March 2023

Experience a 1950s Cinema at Beamish!

Work is beginning on a cinema, toy shop and electrical shop in Beamish, The Living Museum of the North’s 1950s Town. The museum is recreating The Grand Cinema from Ryhope in Sunderland, where visitors will be able to enjoy a 1950s cinema experience. A toy shop named after the popular Romer Parrish store in Middlesbrough, […]
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Entertainment 9th March 2023

Meet the Celebrity Chefs Headlining Bishop Auckland Food Festival

This year’s Bishop Auckland Food Festival, organized by Durham County Council, will feature a MasterChef champion and Great British Bake Off runner-up as Sunday headliners. The festival attracted a record 30,000 visitors last year and will take place on Saturday 22 and Sunday 23 April. Attendees can expect a delightful weekend filled with mouth-watering food […]
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Entertainment 21st February 2023

Uncover Crimes Across the Centuries at Beamish Museum

Visit Beamish Museum during February Half Term (18th to 26th February) to investigate crimes of the 1820s, early 1900s, 1940s and 1950s as the museum prepares to open its 1950s police houses later this year. Discover the story of renowned Georgian quilter Joseph Hedley who was murdered in 1826 in an appalling crime that shocked […]
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Entertainment 6th February 2023

Celebrating the Bishop Auckland Food Festival with Celebrity Chefs

Organisers of the hugely popular Bishop Auckland Food Festival have confirmed a trio of celebrity chefs will headline the event’s Saturday line-up. The festival, run by Durham County Council, pulled in a record 30,000 visitors last year and returns to the town on Saturday 22 and Sunday 23 April. A weekend of delicious food and […]
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Durham News 23rd January 2023

Resurfacing County Durham’s Roads and Reducing Plastic Pollution

Durham County Council has made strides towards reducing plastic pollution and improving road safety in County Durham, having resurfaced more than 126,000 square metres of roads in the past year. The sustainable asphalt solution used in the resurfacing programme is helping to make the roads of Durham smoother and safer for longer. The solution, which […]
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Durham News 3rd January 2023

Durham County Council’s Commitment to Improving Employment Opportunities for Disabled People

The region’s largest local authority has been recognised for its for its forward-thinking work to improve employment opportunities for disabled people in County Durham. Durham County Council has once again been awarded Disability Confident Leader Level 3 status by the Department for Work and Pensions. As a Disability Confident Leader, the council aims to improve […]
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Durham News 23rd December 2022

Durham Students Raise £20,000 for Charity

Since the start of the school year in September, New College Durham‘s students have demonstrated remarkable generosity by raising a total of £20,000 for charity. Additionally, they are continuing to show their altruism by collecting items for those in need in their local community during the festive season. In November, the Uniformed and Public Service […]
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