Community groups and organisations across County Durham are being invited to apply for financial support to become Welcome Spaces. Durham County Council is working alongside the County Durham Community Foundation (CDCF) to offer funding to the voluntary and community sector to create a network of places where people feel safe, warm, and...

Killhope Lead Mining Museum is hosting a variety of events to keep families entertained this October half-term. Situated in the North Pennines Area of Natural Beauty, the Durham County Council-run attraction is free to enter and open seven days a week from 10am to 4.30pm. Tours of the Park Level Mine are available every day, and there is...

The North East STEM Foundation (NESF) has raised more than £60,000 to support the region’s young people into STEM education. Hosted at South Durham University Technical College (UTC) on Aycliffe Business Park, the NESF’s glittering fundraising dinner brought together supporters for a night of recognition and acknowledgement of the...

Following on from the success of Matilda Jr in July, Woodham Performing Arts Academy has got off to a flying start this year, with auditions for the 2023-24 musical attracting more students than ever. Performing Arts Academy will be staging the hit musical ‘SIX – Teen Edition’ in March 2024. The musical, which focuses on the six wives...

Views are being sought on proposed changes to parking arrangements in County Durham. Durham County Council has launched a consultation on proposals which are aimed at helping people access parking provision, supporting the county’s town centres and tourist attractions, and benefiting the environment. The suggested changes include a...

By Steven Dawson This week has been a weather impacted week. But Aycliffe Running Club members have still continued to be active. This time of the year sees an increase in headtorch runs, which are generally trail races taking place under the cover of night where runners are required to use head torches to light the way. It’s a fun and...

Residents in County Durham are being invited to have their say on further proposals to balance council budgets next year and beyond. Durham County Council needs to make £16.3m in budget savings for 2024/25 – even if council tax is increased – and is forecasting a budget gap of £67.6m over the next four years. Measures to save £2.3m...

Teesside University’s position as an enterprising university has been recognised nationally with top marks achieved in the majority of categories in a major performance indicator. The Knowledge Exchange Framework 2023 (KEF3) saw Teesside University achieve the top result in four out of seven categories, reinforcing the institution’s status...

Vapes can now be recycled at points across County Durham, thanks to a new scheme. Recycling containers are in place at 12 of the county’s household waste recycling centres, with smaller containers available in 15 community venues. Durham County Council has introduced the scheme in response to requests from local residents. Cllr Mark...

Woodham Academy are delighted to announce the appointment of Leo Norris and Amy Richardson as head boy and head girl. The appointments were based on a rigorous process, following a letter of application and an interview with a range of senior staff. The standard of applicants were exceptionally high, making the selection process...