Members of the public are being asked to share their views on whether controls to tackle dog fouling and irresponsible dog ownership in County Durham should be extended. A new consultation has been launched, which asks members of the public if they support the extension of an existing public space protection order (PSPO) to prevent dog-related...

More than 1,000 businesses across County Durham have already received their grant to help support them through the Coronavirus pandemic. Staff at Durham County Council have worked tirelessly since government guidance was received late last week to contact businesses whose properties qualify for the grants. Working over the weekend, the...

A helpline, webpage and support network have been set up to help people in County Durham who are struggling during the Coronavirus pandemic. Following government advice that people with certain health conditions must stay isolated for the next 12 weeks in order to be shielded from the virus, Durham County Council also wants to reassure...

People in County Durham who are having to stay at home during the Coronavirus pandemic are being offered advice on how to maintain their mental wellbeing. Durham County Council is strongly advising all residents to follow guidance from the government on staying at home and to only go outside for food, health reasons – such as to exercise once...

Visiting Wizards, a.k.a STEM Ambassadors (science, technology, engineering and mathematics), from science-based technology company 3M in Newton Aycliffe, were special guests at Levendale School in Yarm, as part of the annual British Science Week celebrations in March. The STEM Ambassadors, made up of graduate trainees and industrial placement...

As communities across County Durham rally together during these unprecedented times, Durham County Council is offering support and advice to residents. The council recognises that the Coronavirus outbreak is worrying for many people, particularly anyone over 70, those who have underlying health conditions and those who are vulnerable or...

A number of temporary changes are being made to Durham County Council’s services in line with latest government guidance during the Coronavirus outbreak. Following an announcement from the Prime Minister on Monday, which told residents to stay at home and practice social distancing as much as possible, Durham Council will be working to...

By Colin Young In the three years since they launched their own practice Greystone Legal, Newton Aycliffe-based partners Paul Humble and Ben Healey have established a reputation as the go-to firm for employment and business law. The decision to concentrate on their specialised subjects when they set up the firm from Parson’s Court on the...

Greenfield Community College says their students from are well practised at being strong self-led learners and with the support of dedicated and expert staff and have recently made further progress using quality online learning packages as part of their studies. A statement said: “During these unprecedented times, it has been challenging for...

Durham County Council continues to update residents on the impact of services as a result of the Coronavirus pandemic. The council is reassuring people that they are working hard to ensure priority services are continuing during these unprecedented times. Details of other services that have been impacted are as follows: • The council...