Durham, England

Farmer wins appeal despite complaints over smell

nospam@example.com (Durham Times) — Sun, 05 Sep 2010 11:10:00 +0100

A FARMER has won his appeal to extend a pig rearing farm – to the dismay of neighbours who have complained about the smell.

Horticulture show to be bigger and better

nospam@example.com (Durham Times) — Sun, 05 Sep 2010 08:10:00 +0100

THE organisers of the Durham Horticultural and Craft Show say this year’s event will be bigger and better.

Caught red-handed

nospam@example.com (Durham Times) — Sat, 04 Sep 2010 11:10:00 +0100

A BURGLAR was caught still in possession of some of his stolen haul shortly after carrying out a daytime break-in.

‘I’m trapped in paradise awaiting Spanish justice’

nospam@example.com (Durham News) — Sat, 04 Sep 2010 08:30:36 +0100

A BUSINESSMAN accused of
murder on a Spanish island
has described the nightmare
of living in limbo while waiting
to be able to prove his innocence.

Daniel dances off with trophy

nospam@example.com (Durham News) — Sat, 04 Sep 2010 08:26:09 +0100

PRIZE money from an annual competition is to be spent on driving lessons for the winner.

Fresh photo released in hunt for missing man

nospam@example.com (Durham News) — Sat, 04 Sep 2010 08:13:31 +0100

HOLIDAYMAKERS could hold vital information about the disappearance of a man following a wedding reception.

Family fun day at Dora's Wood

nospam@example.com (Durham Times) — Sat, 04 Sep 2010 08:00:00 +0100

A FAMILY fun day to celebrate the tenth birthday of a community woodland is being held tomorrow.

County Durham submits plans to Government for a Local Enterprise Partnership

nospam@example.com (Durham Council) — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 17:18:34 +0100

Today (September 3, 2010), Durham County Council has responded to an invitation from the Government to submit plans for a Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP) for the county.
The council’s proposition is about building on past successes as well as grasping the opportunity to lead economic transformation, through a more innovative approach, and in strong partnership with the business community of County Durham.
Our proposition will:
• Lead the economic transformation of County Durham.
• Work within a broader framework that recognises wider economic relations.
• Support national economic priorities to address the private/public sector balance.
• Establish a partnership to facilitate an efficient and effective transition that will maintain regeneration momentum and maximise opportunities.
• Utilise the expertise, drive and commitment of partners across a variety of sectors, including private, voluntary, public and educational.
• Generate cost effective returns on investment by operating a business model that maximises economic opportunities to meet local needs.
The key areas of activity will include:
• Agreeing priorities for developing critical infrastructure including business sites, transport, broadband and housing.
• Business support and growth and developing the Durham brand.
• Developing skills and knowledge, including tackling worklessness.
• Inspiring and facilitating an entrepreneurial culture through education from an early age.
Durham County Council Leader, Cllr Simon Henig, said: “The establishment of a County Durham Enterprise Partnership will allow the public and private sectors to develop the county’s economy and maximise Durham’s economic potential”
“I believe that through building on our current assets we can create the right economic conditions to attract the investment we need to deliver the very best for residents.”
“A Local Enterprise Partnership will provide the strong leadership and direction for the creation of high quality, sustainable, employment opportunities which allows our residents to prosper and encourages our young people to raise their aspirations and realise their future ambitions”
Ken Jarrold, CBE, Chair of the County Durham Economic Partnership said:” A Local Enterprise Partnership is an ideal way to build our economy for the future. Partners in County Durham have a proven track record of working together. Establishing a Local Enterprise Partnership will inject greater private sector expertise and help us to build momentum.”
The County Durham proposal is one of five LEPs covering the North East, tackling local economic priorities around housing, planning and growth in business and tourism.
Alongside these the North East is submitting a proposal which identifies six key areas which will complement these, which are:
• Promotion of productivity, enterprise and business growth through developing innovation and exploiting research and development capabilities.
• The development of sectors that are strategic to the UK and are clustered in the North East such as low carbon vehicles, offshore wind, chemicals and process industries and a range of other new industries.
• Supporting enquiries for new investment from both existing businesses and inward investors.
• Bidding for and programme managing the European Regional Development (and successor) funds, and RDPE.
• The development and delivery of new approach to financing and supporting business growth.
• Providing strategic input into other key areas linked to economic growth such as integrated transport and energy investment.
County Durham is fully committed to the proposed North East Economic Partnership by the Association of North East Councils and the Northern Business Forum.

Take extra care on roads

nospam@example.com (Durham Council) — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 14:47:27 +0100

Motorists in County Durham are being asked to take extra care when following a diversion which will operate from the A690 at Langley Moor, whilst essential road improvements are carried out.
The A690 will be closed between The Boyne Public House and Agricultural House in Langley Moor, to allow urgent resurfacing works to take place on Sunday 5 September, 2010 from 6:00am to 9:00 pm. This is a one day programme of works.
Diversion signs will be in place on site and drivers are thanked for their patience while they follow the alternative route, via the A167 and B6300 (Browney Lane).
Letters have been posted to residents, and advanced warning boards have been in place a week prior to the start of the works.

Council phones cost £1m a year

nospam@example.com (Durham Times) — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 13:26:48 +0100

DURHAM County Council has come under fire amid claims it spent more than £1m on telephone calls in a year.

Prison officer stabbed with bottle may never work again

nospam@example.com (Durham Times) — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 13:25:53 +0100

A PRISON officer who was attacked with a broken bottle fears he may never work again.

Playing in memory of Jamie

nospam@example.com (Durham Times) — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 13:22:55 +0100

FRIENDS of a young man who died after taking an overdose of prescription drugs have taken part in the second annual football match in his honour.

Villagers fail to prevent closure of local footpath

nospam@example.com (Durham Times) — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 13:20:22 +0100

A DEVELOPER’S bid to block an unofficial footpath has been approved, despite opposition from villagers.

‘Our son could have lived if he was in hospital’

nospam@example.com (Durham Times) — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 13:15:10 +0100

A FAMILY say their young son might still be alive if he had not been released from hospital while being treated for an E-Coli infection.

The new Wasps?

nospam@example.com (Durham Times) — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 13:13:02 +0100

TWO former Durham Wasps stars are hoping to recapture the spirit of the all-conquering ice hockey club, in a new team.