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Skills Survey extension

29 Nov 2023

The Destination North East England commissioned Skills Survey has been extended to Thursday 7th December. It is important that businesses across the region take part to help us gain a […]

Industry

Small Business Saturday

29 Nov 2023

Small Business Saturday UK is a grassroots, non-commercial campaign, which highlights small business success and encourages consumers to 'shop local' and support small businesses in their communities. This year, the […]

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Durham city transformed into a giant art gallery

20 Nov 2023

The 2023 edition of the UK’s light biennial Lumiere closed in Durham on Sunday night, having welcomed tens of thousands of visitors to the event over four incredible nights. 120,000 […]

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Leap year date for 2024 North East England Tourism Awards

17 Nov 2023

The 2024 North East England Tourism Awards (NEETA) will be held on Thursday, February 29th 2024. Next year’s awards will once again be held at Newcastle Civic Centre and will […]

Industry

DDP Update

15 Nov 2023

A reminder that the latest Destination Development Partnership update is being held online tomorrow 16th November at 8:30am. This month guest speakers from VisitBritain will talk about the launch of […]

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Tourism Forum

15 Nov 2023

The North Pennines AONB Partnership's 2023 North Pennines Tourism Forum is set for Wednesday 29th November from 9:30am to 2:30pm at Kirkoswald Church Institute, Cumbria. The forum is aimed at […]

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How's Business Survey

15 Nov 2023

Please spare 10 minutes of your time to complete our latest How's Business survey. The results are important for us to see what is happening across the visitor economy and […]

Industry

Help the Swan

15 Nov 2023

The Bowes Museum needs your help to support the conservation of the iconic Silver Swan. The museum has less than 24 days to raise at least £18,000 to enable the […]

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Nick Robinson and Ed Balls set to speak at Durham Cathedral Institute this December

15 Nov 2023

Nick Robinson and Ed Balls will be speaking at Durham Cathedral next month in a discussion exploring the future of democracy. People across the North East are invited to book […]

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Campaign aims to boost independent businesses in Durham City

14 Nov 2023

Durham shoppers will have the chance to win a share of £2,500 worth of vouchers thanks to an initiative aimed at supporting the city’s independent businesses. Durham BID’s Independent campaign […]

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Raby Estates explores sustainable future or ground breaking Rising development

14 Nov 2023

Raby Castle and Estate, in the heart of County Durham, is committed to sustainability as part of its highly ambitious two-year redevelopment and restoration plan, known locally as The Rising. […]

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Celebrating and protecting County Durham’s heritage

8 Nov 2023

Victorian gates from Euston Station, two ice houses and a deserted medieval village. All are among 340 heritage assets across County Durham that are to be promoted and afforded increased […]

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Archbishop blesses new water fountain

8 Nov 2023

A new drinking water fountain in Bishop Auckland has been blessed by the Archbishop of York. The Archbishop of York blessed the water fountain in a small ceremony as part […]

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Raby Estates hires manager to deliver sustainability vision

30 Oct 2023

Raby Estates has appointed a sustainability manager in a new role to set and deliver ambitious targets for environmental enhancement and meet the challenge of climate change. Victoria Cadman, an […]

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Visitor economy businesses urged to have their say on pressing workforce skills challenges

30 Oct 2023

As the North East gears up to achieve ambitious plans to double the size of the visitor economy in the next decade, recruitment and retention challenges also loom large. To […]