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A66 update
19 Dec 2022
National Highways has issued a December update for the A66 Northern Trans-Pennine project. It includes information about the milestones the team have reached over the last few months as well […]
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PAM Assist
19 Dec 2022
PAM Assist, supported by Durham County Council, provides businesses in the county with access to a free, confidential assistance programme for their employees. With ever-increasing pressures at work and home, there […]
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Reopening date confirmed for Bishop Auckland’s Park Head Hotel
19 Dec 2022
The Auckland Project has announced the much-anticipated reopening date for the Park Head Hotel and Restaurant in Bishop Auckland. The regeneration charity, which works to bring about positive and lasting […]
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‘Tis the season to celebrate sustainably - Dalton Park ‘switches on’ to sugarcane and recycled bottles
5 Dec 2022
Dalton Park is living its sustainable values this Christmas with incredible festive displays made from sugar cane and recycled bottles. A giant light-up polar bear, Santa's selfie sleigh, a 6-metre […]
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Making County Durham filming friendly
29 Nov 2022
A North East council’s pledge to make Durham filming friendly will ensure the county continues to benefit from the rising popularity of screen tourism. Durham County Council has signed a […]
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The rising stars of Raby Estates' renovation programme
29 Nov 2022
Raby Castle and Estate, in the heart of County Durham is supporting the expertise of local contractors in all areas of its five-year renovation scheme known as The Rising, as […]
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North East artists to transform historic estate into a land of enchantment
22 Nov 2022
One of the North East’s leading heritage attractions is promising to light up Christmas with the return of a popular festive light trail, showcasing ambitious new outdoor artworks by regional […]
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Grade One Listed Gainford Hall removed from Historic England at Risk Register
17 Nov 2022
Grade one listed Gainford Hall has been successfully removed from the Historic England Heritage at Risk Register following restoration works by Raby Estates. This important step in The Rising, the […]
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Lighting up lives: Lumiere announces 2023 dates
15 Nov 2022
Tuesday 15 November 2022. Today marks one year until the return of Lumiere, the UK’s light art biennial. The free-to-attend, four-day event will take place from 16-19 November 2023 in […]
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Virtual tours
9 Nov 2022
VCD Partners Farnley Tower, Thomas Wright House, Grassholme Observatory and Gala Durham are amongst businesses that enhance their marketing content to visitors by offering a 3D virtual tour developed by […]
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Funding opportunity
9 Nov 2022
SME's based in County Durham could access up to 40% funding for business improvement projects costing between £2,500 and £8,000 (maximum grant of £3,200) from The North East Business Support Fund. […]
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Big investment for culture in County Durham
7 Nov 2022
Organisations across County Durham will be supported in delivering key cultural events and attractions after being successful in bids for funding. The Arts Council selected County Durham as one of […]
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Call for traders for Bishop Auckland Food Festival 2023
3 Nov 2022
Applications are now open for traders to be part of one of the North East’s most popular food festivals. Bishop Auckland Food Festival will return to the town’s Market Place […]
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Coastal survey results
3 Nov 2022
The National Coastal Tourism Academy has published the latest results from their third business survey. Findings indicate that more than 65% of coastal businesses are back to profit post-Covid, a […]
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EV charging points
3 Nov 2022
If you are a registered charity or small accommodation business, you may be able to apply for the Workplace Charging Scheme, a voucher-based scheme that provides eligible applicants with support […]
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