Tag: DurhamCountyCouncil
County Durham Kids Compose Road Safety Sonnets & Raps
Primary school children from across County Durham have been getting creative in a bid to warn others about road safety.
The county’s kids have been...
Recycled Plastics to Be Used across Durham’s Improving Road Network
County Durham’s somewhat beleaguered road network appears to be improving.
A forthcoming annual report on Durham County Council’s Transport Asset Management Plan (TAMP) will describe...
Future of Derelict Fire-damaged Stanley School Discussed
The future of a derelict former primary school in Stanley has been discussed at an urgent meeting involving several key agencies.
The meeting was convened...
Plenty of Support for Breastfeeding Mums in County Durham
Do you know that babies that are breastfed have fewer ear and chest infections, are less likely to develop asthma and eczema, and have...
Priceless Contributions of County Durham Volunteers Recognised
This week (1st to 7th June) is Volunteers’ Week, which celebrates the huge contribution made to society by volunteers across the UK.
Here in County...
Walkers and Cyclists Urged to Enjoy Durham Countryside Safely
With warmer weather – hopefully – approaching, many walkers and cyclists will be preparing to get out and enjoy County Durham’s stunning scenery.
The county...
County Durham Man’s Incredible Charity Runs Earn Him Award
A County Durham man who has completed some incredible runs for charitable causes has been awarded The Chairman’s Medal, the county’s highest honour.
Paul Smith’s...
‘Green Giants’ Sought for County Durham Environment Awards
County Durham’s businesses and community groups are being urged to become ‘green giants’ – by supporting an awards scheme that honours those who have...
95% of County Durham Kids Get 1st Choice Primary School Place
The vast majority of County Durham children have been given their preferred primary school place.
The deadline for applying for primary school places for September...
Masses of Rubbish Being Collected in County Durham’s Big Spring Clean
County Durham’s Big Spring Clean has now begun – with volunteers across the county pitching in to tidy up their village, town or neighbourhood.
The...