North East News

From Past to Present: Transforming Old Durham Gardens with Barratt Homes’ Contribution

The Friends of Old Durham Gardens, a charity dedicated to the upkeep, restoration, and management of Old Durham Gardens, has welcomed a £1,500 donation from Barratt Homes North East, sourced from their nearby Old Durham Gate development. Additionally, volunteers from Barratt Homes’ Finance and site teams have joined the charity’s efforts. The £1,500 donation will […]
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Farm Cats in Need: Could Your Outdoor Space Be Their New Home?

Do you have the space for a farm cat? The RSPCA has issued a desperate plea to find homes for farm cats who prefer exploring the great outdoors rather than curling up on a lap. Farm cats, or outdoorsy cats, don’t necessarily have to live on a farm but are looking for a home with […]
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Ken Loach Reflects on Filmmaking, “The Old Oak,” and Future Prospects in Durham Magazine Interview

Durham Magazine recently had the privilege of interviewing the legendary British filmmaker Ken Loach. Renowned for his poignant and socially conscious cinema, Loach, at 87, remains as passionate as ever about his craft and the stories he tells. The interview provided deep insights into his personal connection with filmmaking, his latest work “The Old Oak,” […]
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Keeping County Durham’s Highways Safe this Winter

With darker nights and more wintry weather, residents are being urged to report highways issues to help keep the county moving.  Durham County Council is delivering its annual programme of work to maintain the county’s roads and footpaths, with teams from across the authority also on standby to deal with any emergencies caused by bad […]
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Ovarian Cancer Overlooked

Women are still being overlooked as the deadliest gynaecological cancer continues to devastate and claim lives, reveals leading ovarian cancer charity Target Ovarian Cancer. In its latest state-of-the-nation report, women and GPs alike have expressed concern that progress in combatting ovarian cancer and the provision of support is not good enough. The report, Pathfinder 2022: […]
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British Business Bank’s New North East Ambassador

Durham based Collected, a bookshop specialising in work written by women, is among 12 small businesses to be selected as champions of UK start-ups by Start Up Loans, part of the British Business Bank. The announcement comes as the programme celebrates its 10-year anniversary, having delivered more than 5,300 loans worth more than £48m to […]
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Have Your Say on Plans to Protect Beauty Spots from Anti-social Behaviour

County Durham residents are being encouraged to share their views on proposals to introduce new enforcement powers to tackle anti-social behaviour in a popular Teesdale beauty spot. Durham County Council is seeking views on its plans to establish a Public Space Protection Order (PSPO) in the area around Low Force, High Force and Gibson’s Cave. […]
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