September 27th, 201702104A new money-saving scheme is helping children learn the importance of staying out of debt.
The Durham Savers scheme is part of an initiative by Durham County Council to tackle poverty and change debt culture into a culture of saving.
More than 50 schools around County Durham have joined the scheme so far, with a further 10 expected...
September 27th, 201701609Would-be waste criminals are now being threatened with the seizure of their vehicles, in a bid to discourage further damage to County Durham’s environment.
Durham County Council, as part of the multi-agency ‘Operation: Stop It’ campaign, is anticipating that the use of these powers will deter people using vehicles to dump waste...
September 27th, 201701521Up to £3,000 worth of funding is available to County Durham businesses through the DurhamWorks programme.
DurhamWorks, which is a partnership between Durham County Council and 16 other organisations, is providing ‘Learning Working Earning’ grants to help local businesses employ young people in the county.
So far, just under...
September 26th, 201702133A student who never took a single day off during her five years at Woodham Academy has been rewarded for her amazing achievement.
Lucy Ratcliffe recently left Woodham Academy with 13 GCSEs, including 10 at A*, A or equivalent.
In recognition of her impeccable attendance, Lucy was presented with an award and certificate at the...
September 26th, 201701642Aycliffe Business Park-based Thrive Marketing has launched its new service offering, including HubSpot retainers, inbound marketing processes and Thriveability Plan with a new responsive website.
The agency has unveiled its new products as part of a website overhaul that sees the introduction of a number of new services.
Director...
September 26th, 201701732Newton Aycliffe Juniors were back in league action action this week across all the age group teams.
All teams have committed to ensure each player thanks the referee after every game so the club can all show their respect for the match officials.
It was the Under 7's first league game and they played at home against Billingham...
September 25th, 201722769The Pioneering Care Partnership’s green-fingered gardeners were thrilled to receive a donation of £700 from Newton Aycliffe’s famous Honest John.
PCP chief executive Carol Gaskarth said: “Local donations and support has been overwhelming and we cannot thank John enough for this very generous contribution.
“Our dedicated...
September 25th, 201701645A popular networking event which has connected hundreds of businesses in County Durham has celebrated its second birthday.
Durham 2sday was created by Business Durham, the economic development company for County Durham. It has attracted more than 1,000 businesses to Esquire’s Coffee Shop in Durham City on the second Tuesday of every...
September 22nd, 201701447‘Let’s cut deaths’ – that’s the message from police as they join a European-wide bid to reduce casualties on the road today.
Durham Constabulary have made a road safety pledge on ‘European Day Without A Road Death’.
The campaign, coined Project Edward, has been launched by the European Traffic Police network after...
September 22nd, 201701713Business owners are being called upon to tell the police about their experiences of cybercrime, thanks to a new survey available across the region.
Over 50% of crime is conducted online. To help combat this, the North East’s three Police and Crime Commissioners are working very closely with the Institute of Directors and the...
