Dozens of people have applied for jobs in the adult social care sector following a recruitment drive prompted by the coronavirus pandemic. County Durham Care Academy launched the fast-track recruitment and training programme at the beginning of last month in response to pressures being placed on the sector by the crisis. More than 60...

Businesses in County Durham are being invited to seek financial support following the extension of grants schemes. Durham County Council is extending the business rates grants schemes it has been administering on behalf of the government during the coronavirus pandemic, and is encouraging companies that were not previously able to access...

One-of-a-kind Newton Aycliffe project Together 21 has been enjoying personal sponsored challenges at home involving the number ‘21’. Together 21 is a project under the Pioneering Care Partnership providing weekly education sessions for babies to teens with Down syndrome and their families. The group plays an essential role in giving...

Mental health services in County Durham have been able to continue to provide vital support during the coronavirus outbreak thanks to a council grant. In response to difficulties caused by the pandemic, Durham County Council has made £1.4m available to its 14 Area Action Partnerships (AAPs) which is being awarded to community projects...

Durham Ambitious Business Start-ups (DABS) is an innovative new approach to supporting start-up businesses in County Durham. Set up by Business Durham, the economic development arm of Durham County Council, DABS will test pioneering new approaches for encouraging and supporting ambitious business start-ups across the county. The three-year...

Thousands of volunteers are being recognised for the massive contribution they make across County Durham. During Volunteers’ Week, which runs from Monday 1 to Sunday 7 June, Durham County Council will be showing its gratitude for the work done by dedicated volunteers. In more normal times, volunteers play an essential role in supporting...

Interested in joining one of the top-performing police forces in the country? Applications to join Durham Constabulary as a police constable are now open, and you have until 5pm on Friday, June 12, to submit your application. Durham Constabulary are looking for individuals who are hardworking, relish a challenge, can apply common sense and...

Businesses in County Durham are being urged to be vigilant against scams and fraud during uncertainty caused by the coronavirus outbreak. During the pandemic, businesses across the UK have been targeted by scams such as false Government grant phone calls, malicious email attachments and CEO impersonation scams. Action Fraud has reported that...

Newton Aycliffe Youth FC have acquired £45,000 in funding as part of a decade-long pitch improvement programme at the council-owned OakLeaf Sports Complex. The football club has been awarded the Football Foundation grant, which is spread over 10 years and requires financial input from the club. Earlier this year, the Football Foundation...

The County Durham Growth Fund has been awarded an additional £4m of funding to continue supporting businesses across the county until June 2023. Established in April 2019, the fund was initially a £4.9m capital grant scheme providing grants to small and medium enterprises in County Durham to accelerate their growth. Due to the additional...