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Industry
Funding for digital improvement
19 Jan 2022
Tourism, leisure and hospitality businesses in County Durham are among those who can apply for a share of an almost £1million fund to help them in their recovery from the […]
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Raby branching out with adventure playground in the forest
19 Jan 2022
World-class playground designers have started work on an enchanting new children’s adventure play area inside a mysterious forest in Raby Castle’s grounds. The project is part of a wider development, […]
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Visit County Durham
2021 top pages on thisisdurham.com
18 Jan 2022
We’re looking back at how the ongoing pandemic impacted what consumers searched for on thisisdurham.com, the county’s official tourism website, and what pages proved to be the most popular last […]
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Industry
Strong performance at Dalton Park leads to 26 new job opportunities
14 Jan 2022
A strong performance during 2021 has led to the creation of 26 new jobs at the North East’s biggest outlet shopping centre. Dalton Park Outlet Shopping Destination saw like-for-like sales […]
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Visit County Durham
Accessible days out
12 Jan 2022
Visit County Durham has teamed up with disabled blogger, dancer and activist Kate Stanforth to help disabled people plan fun-filled days out. Kate has been out and about exploring attractions […]
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Industry
Baton-bearer nominations sought
12 Jan 2022
Do you know somebody who is ready to step forward, make a change, and take it on? You can now nominate a Baton-bearer for the Birmingham 2022 Queen's Baton Relay […]
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Industry
Try before you buy scheme
12 Jan 2022
To help make the decision about switching to electric, Durham County Council is offering small and medium-sized businesses in the county the chance to borrow an electric van for up […]
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Castle restoration work takes regional award
23 Dec 2021
Work to revitalise a medieval castle in County Durham has won a regional award. Auckland Castle, in Bishop Auckland, is one of the most significant complexes of medieval buildings in […]
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Tens of thousands attend Lumiere 2021 under the light of the full moon
23 Nov 2021
Lumiere light festival declared a triumph as people come together to enjoy the biggest outdoor event in the North East since lockdown. An estimated 140,000 visitors attend as Lumiere extended […]
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A muggles' guide to North East Harry Potter locations
23 Nov 2021
It’s hard to believe it’s been 20 years since Harry Potter & The Philosopher's Stone first hit our screens. To mark twenty magical years since November 2001, when the first […]
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First Glimpse at Ramside Hall's Triangular Treehouses
17 Aug 2021
A County Durham hotel continues to build its reputation as the perfect spot for romance, with a glimpse of how its new treehouses will look. Ramside Hall Hotel, Golf and Spa near […]
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