News - Page 17

Keep up to date with all the latest news and events in your community.

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durham shortlisted for uk city of culture 2025

County Durham is a step closer to being named UK City of Culture 2025 after making the final shortlist of just four locations still in the running for the prestigious title.

MP welcomes new affordable housing development in Consett

Work is underway to redevelop a former magistrates’ court site in County Durham with new affordable homes.

Millions of pounds have been secured to make homes warmer, cheaper and greener

Durham County Council joined forces with five housing associations, including believe housing, to apply for money from the government’s Social Housing Decarbonisation Fund (SHDF).

Village shop to reopen in county durham

Plans to reopen a ‘lifeline’ village shop in County Durham have been welcomed.

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Cut your utilities bills

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Grant for Peterlee wellbeing project

A community project which takes a holistic approach to improving mental wellbeing is expanding so it can support hundreds more people.

Jack Beckwith, young man with dog

jack lands top energy award

A north east environmentalist in his 20s has used his passions to pick up a top national award in energy saving.

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support available for rising energy prices

believe housing is offering support and advice for customers who may be impacted by the increase of household energy bills.

career opportunities and advice available at believe housing

Running from 7 to 12 March 2022, National Careers Week is a celebration of careers guidance and resources available for people across the UK.

"expand your skills and knowledge" believe housing

gain additional qualifications with the skills network

believe housing customers can now access almost 50 free level 2 qualifications thanks to a new partnership between believe housing and The Skills Network.

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believe housing pledges to tackle antisocial behaviour

We know antisocial behaviour can really affect how safe and happy you feel at home and in your neighbourhood.

environmental sessions from believe housing for local children

Children have given the wildlife in their school grounds a helping hand as part of a construction week led by believe housing.