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Industry
Alternative Fuel Payments
29 Mar 2023
The Non-Domestic Alternative Fuels Payments Scheme provides a fixed payment of £150 to UK non-domestic consumers who are off the gas grid and use alternative fuels. Most consumers that are […]
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Improving active travel links along route of former Stockton and Darlington Railway
29 Mar 2023
Work to improve active travel links between County Durham communities along the route of an historic railway is to begin this summer. Durham County Council is to develop new walking […]
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Celebrating the Women of Bishop Auckland
28 Mar 2023
The Auckland Project has launched a series of free theatrical walking tours to celebrate the hidden history of the women of Bishop Auckland. The ‘We Were Here’ walking tours shine […]
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Hotel Indigo Durham celebrates fifth birthday
24 Mar 2023
The last five years have seen Hotel Indigo breathe new life into one of the Durham City’s iconic buildings, win awards and overcome a global pandemic. Once known as the […]
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Restoration works to begin at Killhope Lead Mining Museum
24 Mar 2023
Works to restore a popular museum in County Durham are set to be carried out this year. Durham County Council has received funding from Arts Council England’s Museum Estate and […]
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National Hotel Marketing Conference
22 Mar 2023
All VCD Partners are able to access special rates (saving £50) to attend this year's National Hotel Marketing Conference, which takes place on Thursday 27th April at the Hilton at […]
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First stage of historic walled garden remodelling nearing completion at Raby Castle
21 Mar 2023
The first stage of a redesign of Raby’s historic Walled Garden is nearing completion, which will see the launch of a grass amphitheatre this summer - the first of its […]
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On track for continued customer growth as LNER leads the way
17 Mar 2023
London North Eastern Railway (LNER) continues to lead the way when it comes to passenger growth and usage, topping the table for franchised operators for the seventh consecutive quarter. Between […]
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1950s cinema and shops underway at Beamish Museum
17 Mar 2023
Work is beginning on a cinema, toy shop and electrical shop in Beamish, The Living Museum of the North’s 1950s Town. The museum is recreating The Grand Cinema from Ryhope […]
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Share your views
8 Mar 2023
Visit County Durham Supplier Partner Rural Business Network and National Innovation Centre for Rural Enterprise have been commissioned by Durham County Council to find out the needs and opportunities for […]
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Delve into history at The Auckland Project
23 Feb 2023
The Auckland Project’s attractions reopen this week, offering visitors the opportunity to delve into the fascinating and often surprising history of Bishop Auckland. Visitors can look forward to a varied […]
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Back on Track - Railway line from Bishop Auckland to Stanhope to reopen this spring
10 Feb 2023
The railway line from Bishop Auckland to Stanhope will reopen this spring for the first time in three years, thanks to an extensive restoration programme carried out by The Auckland […]
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Beamish Museum appoints Chair and Trustees to Board
10 Feb 2023
Beamish, The Living Museum of the North has announced the appointment of a Chair and trustees to its board. Chris Loughran has been appointed as Chair and will take up […]
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National Occupancy Results
8 Feb 2023
England Occupancy Survey results for November 2022 have been published. When comparing November 2022 results with November 2021, room occupancy in November 2022 increased from 67% to 78% whilst bedspace […]
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N’ice’ start to the Year of the Coast activity at Dalton Park
7 Feb 2023
Dalton Park Outlet Shopping Destination is set to support Visit County Durham’s Year of the Coast campaign with a free seaside themed Ice & Waves Trail event during February half […]
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