Karen Allison
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County Durham shopping centre sold as owner promises new businesses and growth
Castle Dene Shopping Centre has entered a new chapter after being sold to a new owner who says he wants to attract new businesses and help secure the long-term future of the Peterlee retail hub.
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Former MasterChef contestant secures £150,000 to open Bishop Auckland restaurant
Former MasterChef contestant Mike Bartley will open Jörd, a fine-dining restaurant in Bishop Auckland, on October 24 after securing £150,000 funding.
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Halloween disco and nature trail among activities at Durham attraction
The Light in County Durham hosts free and ticketed half-term activities from October 28 to November 1, including workshops, nature trails and a Halloween disco.
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Have your say on £20m investment plans for County Durham areas
County Durham residents are being invited to help shape the future of their communities after three areas secured millions of pounds of Government regeneration funding.
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Former Natwest bank could become 'gateway' to County Durham castle with café and shop
A former NatWest bank which closed more than eight years ago could become a new gateway to Barnard Castle.
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County Durham to forge new links with Italy and revive historic French partnership
A town in northern Italy and a community near Paris are set to be twinned with Durham and Bishop Auckland after plans were approved by councillors.
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Durham Jazz Festival to close with King Pleasure and Olivia Cuttill double bill
British swing stars King Pleasure & The Biscuit Boys and rising jazz talent Olivia Cuttill will close County Durham’s new festival in style.
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Italian town and community near Paris could be twinned with County Durham
A town in northern Italy and a community near Paris could be twinned with Durham and Bishop Auckland under plans due to go before councillors.
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Fears historic County Durham theatre 'on slow slide to close' after savings proposed
A petition has been launched over fears for the future of the Empire Theatre after a warning proposed cuts could be the start of a "slow…
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London-based landlords 'land banking' empty Bishop Auckland buildings says MP
Sam Rushworth MP has accused London-based property owners of "land banking" empty buildings in Bishop Auckland.