Town presses forward with £25m funding bid
Work to secure a major grant to strengthen a County Durham market town is continuing.
Published: 26 March 2020
£2.78m awarded to Heritage Coast Partnership in the North East, for the first National Lottery Heritage Fund supported Marine Landscape Partnership
Published: 26 March 2020
Church is changing at Durham Cathedral
Due to the current situation with the coronavirus pandemic, we have made the difficult decision to suspend all public services and events. This is following guidance from the Archbishop of Canterbury and York and includes all tours, our Open Treasure museum and the central tower.
Published: 19 March 2020
A County Durham museum will not open to the public for the start of the summer season as planned.
Published: 06 March 2020
Lighting the way for Durham’s pilgrims
From the evening of 20 March, the interior of the 12th-century Galilee Chapel at Durham Cathedral will be transformed with a dazzling light installation by the world-renowned artist, Chris Levine.
Published: 04 March 2020
Museum of the Moon to land at Durham Cathedral
Durham Cathedral is excited to announce an exciting new contemporary art programme, as part of Durham’s Year of Pilgrimage for 2020. The first installation to be announced is the ever-popular touring artwork, #MuseumofTheMoon, by UK artist Luke Jerram.
Published: 21 February 2020
Iconic artwork receives overhaul
A Durham City sculpture has been returned to its former glory with a full refurbishment.
Published: 21 February 2020
Seek sanctuary and get inspired at County Durham art gallery
Durham’s enduring status as a place of sanctuary is the subject of an interactive art installation that has been unveiled today (Monday 3 February).
Published: 21 February 2020
Dalton Park reports positive sales performance
Dalton Park Outlet Shopping destination is pleased to announce an increase in sales and visitor numbers, bucking the national trend of difficult trading for many of the UK’s retailers.
Published: 19 February 2020
Beamish Museum’s Golden Jubilee Celebrations
Beamish, The Living Museum of the North is launching a year of celebrations to mark its 50th anniversary.
Published: 12 February 2020
Durham County Council support for businesses
Durham County Council is making payments under the Small Business Grant Fund and Retail, Hospitality and Leisure Grant Fund, with over 1,000 cases already processed.
Published: 2020-04-01
5 steps for businesses to take today
The Government is urging businesses to take the following steps.
Published: 2020-04-01
Government calls for support from businesses
The UK Government has issued a call to businesses who might be able to help with the response to coronavirus.
Published: 2020-04-01
Latest Government Announcements
New guidance on the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme has been announced...
Published: 2020-04-01
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