Learn about sustainable food systems! Free events explore food, climate change, and creating a better, fairer food future. Durham Events Tackle Food Inequality and Climate Change Together Climate Action Durham wants to talk about food. They want to know how to make our food system better. The first event is on March 6. It runs…
Durham County Hall will be demolished starting in 2026. Council operations will move to Rivergreen Centre. Durham County Hall Demolition Set to Begin in 2026 Durham plans to tear down County Hall at Aykley Heads. They will move into renovated offices close by. The Rivergreen Centre will become the new main office. A council chamber…
Council approved plan to move HQ to Rivergreen Centre at Aykley Heads, with new offices and a council chamber. Durham Council’s New HQ at Aykley Heads: Plans Approved The local council will knock down County Hall soon. They plan to move to offices near the current building. A plan to fix up Rivergreen Centre is…
Robert Carr, 39, no fixed address, sentenced to eight weeks for assaulting two Durham police officers. Durham Man Jailed After Assaulting Two Police Officers Robert Carr is thirty-nine. He doesn’t have a permanent address. He got eight weeks in jail for hurting two police officers and acting threateningly in Durham. The court case happened February…
Durham hub aids ex-prisoners with jobs, skills, and health resources, reducing reoffending. Durham Opens Support Hub for Former Prisoners Reintegrating Hey! There’s a new support center in Durham. It joins similar centers in other cities, which include Darlington, Newcastle, Middlesbrough, and Sunderland. Ingeus runs the Durham CFO Activity Hub. They are a human services provider…
Council cautioned on Milburngate site risks. Project delays spark inquiry calls after Tolent collapse. Cost is around £55 million. Durham Council Urged to Act on Delayed Milburngate Site Project Durham officials decided to pursue Milburngate negotiations. They want to end the site’s long-term uncertainty. Acquiring and developing it will cost around £55 million. The council…
North Road in Durham had an unplanned power outage. Restaurants were affected and power was restored by 6:18 pm. Durham North Road Power Cut Was Unplanned Northern Powergrid Says Valentine’s Day eve saw Durham restaurants affected. A power cut on North Road disrupted dinner plans. Staff worked in the dark at some locations. Coarse restaurant…
A Langley Park man was sentenced for assaulting his partner, who feared for her life during repeated attacks. Langley Park Man Jailed for Assaulting Partner Repeatedly Sean Gibson appeared in Durham Crown Court. His partner feared for her life and worried about his angry outbursts. Neil Jones prosecuted the case, stating they were together for…
David McLaughlin denies wounding with intent, claiming self-defense at Durham Prison. Trial set for November. Inmate Claims Self Defence in Serious HMP Durham Assault Case David McLaughlin appeared in court. He used a video link from prison, where he’s already serving time. The alleged attack happened last year, on February 27th, when both men were…
Michael credits the Bishop Auckland Safe Night Hub for turning his life around, offering support and a new home. Safe Night Hub in Bishop Auckland Praised by Man for Life Change Michael Dunn faced a tough time. He then found the Safe Night Hub, which gives food, warmth, and help to people. It’s open every…