Digital Durham
Support to help residents get online
Thursday 5 June 2025
Many residents are unable to afford a broadband connection or device due to cost of living pressures or lack confidence […]
Important Update on Telecare Alarms and Landline Transition
Tuesday 3 June 2025
The UK is currently transitioning from analogue to digital landline infrastructure, which could affect the Telecare alarms used by older […]
Friday 25 April 2025
Boost Your Projects: GoFibre’s £15,000 Community Fund
Wednesday 19 March 2025
Broadband provider, GoFibre, has today announced the launch of its GoFurther Fund in Teesdale. Local charities and organisations are now […]
Start a Code Club in your school
Monday 18 November 2024
Code Club is a free extra-curricular coding programme offered by the Raspberry Pi Foundation to schools and community venues globally. […]
National Recycling Week 14-20 October
Monday 16 September 2024
Reflecting on our digital impact during national recycling week National Recycling Week takes place this year on 14-20 October and […]
Big Screen Boost for Teesdale Village
Tuesday 20 August 2024
Mickleton Cinema Club, launched 30 years ago with a showing of mega-hot movie Titanic, is enjoying a big screen boost […]
Empowering County Durham jobseekers through digital inclusion
Friday 9 August 2024
Five job seekers in County Durham have been given a boost in finding employment, after they were gifted Lenovo tablets […]
Ready, set, game: New Esports facility launched at Durham University
Monday 8 July 2024
Digital Durham attended the launch of Durham University’s brand new Esports hub and delved into the world of competitive gaming. Esports, […]
More than 3,700 homes and businesses in Teesdale now able to access lightning-fast full fibre broadband
Monday 24 June 2024
The announcement comes as GoFibre hits the major milestone of 100,000 rural premises now able to connect to its ultra-fast […]
A guide to free online storage services
In today’s digital age, where our devices are filled with cherished photos, videos, and important files, the need for reliable […]
Using AI to make your home life easier.
Monday 17 June 2024
Can Artificial Intelligence do your housework? Artificial Intelligence (AI) has gone mainstream, enhancing everything from digital assistants on our phones, […]
Digital on the sly: mastering tech skills without realising it.
Monday 10 June 2024
In our increasingly tech-driven world, digital literacy has become essential for navigating everything from jobs, to basic services and communication. […]
Greening our digital lives for World Environment Day.
Monday 3 June 2024
As World Environment Day approaches on 5 June 2024, it’s an opportunity to reflect on how our modern, tech-infused lifestyles […]
Tech & Tea parties are back!
Tuesday 28 May 2024
Do you need support using your phone, tablet, or laptop? Or do you just need help to do something online? […]
Read and listen to books 24/7 with BorrowBox
Monday 6 May 2024
Durham County Council library members have FREE access to hundreds of books and e-content on the go with the virtual […]
The switch to digital telephone services
Monday 29 April 2024
Telecoms companies are replacing the technology they use to provide landline telephone services. The change to digital services has already […]
TechUP Women – Free IT training with June start date.
Monday 22 April 2024
Registration is now open for TechUP women’s entry level programme to start a career in the tech sector, beginning a […]
Digital inclusion: what is it and why is it important?
Monday 15 April 2024
Simply put, digital inclusion is about ensuring everyone has equal access to benefit from the opportunities of the digital world. […]
Improve your digital skills with DurhamLearn
Monday 8 April 2024
DurhamLearn offer short, fun, and interactive learning sessions that will help you to improve your employability, communications skills and confidence. […]
Recycle your electricals in County Durham
Tuesday 2 April 2024
Unwanted electricals are the fastest growing waste stream in the UK. From games consoles, mobile phones and laptops to, cables, […]
Can you end your broadband contract early?
Monday 25 March 2024
Ending your broadband contract early In today’s digital world, having a reliable broadband connection is essential for staying connected with […]
The Role of Satellite Connectivity
Monday 18 March 2024
The role of satellite broadband Satellite broadband plays a crucial role in bringing internet access to people around the world. […]
Getting rural residents online
Friday 8 March 2024
More than 2,500 homes and businesses in Teesdale can now benefit from full fibre broadband, as Project Gigabit reaches its […]
Broadband Speeds Demystified: Understanding Bandwidth, Mbps and Latency
Monday 4 March 2024
When shopping for a broadband package, you’ll see a lot of jargon related to internet speed, which can be confusing. […]
Staying connected on the go
Monday 26 February 2024
As technology develops and demand to access anything from anywhere increases, mobile broadband is relied upon more and more. Whether […]
Free digital support from AbilityNet
Monday 19 February 2024
Do you know someone who could benefit from FREE online help and support? In an age where technology plays a […]
Empowering tomorrow: Spennymoor Youth and Community Association launches FREE laptop loan scheme
Monday 12 February 2024
In an age where technology plays a pivotal role in education, career development, and overall personal growth, ensuring equal access […]
Beware of Cupid’s con: unmasking online Valentine’s Day scams
Monday 5 February 2024
As the 14th of February approaches, millions of people around the world are getting ready to celebrate love. Unfortunately, cybercriminals […]
Is it time for a digital declutter?
Monday 29 January 2024
It’s probably no surprise that the amount of clutter in your life can have a direct impact on your mood. […]
Click Start by TechUpWomen programme – entry level IT training for women
Monday 22 January 2024
TechUP in partnership with Durham University and Catch22, are delivering a free IT training programme designed to provide learners with […]
Recycle your old gadgets
Monday 15 January 2024
Did you upgrade your home devices this Christmas or treat yourself to a January sale bargain? An estimated 180 million […]
Getting fit with tech in 2024
Monday 8 January 2024
Are you looking to improve your overall health and fitness and claimed 2024 is a new year, new you? We […]
Kickstart the new year by brushing up on your digital skills
Tuesday 2 January 2024
Is 2024 the year you gain confidence with technology? Durham Learn offer short, fun, and interactive learning sessions, that can […]
Our year in review
Wednesday 27 December 2023
Your child’s first device or games console – keeping them safe
Monday 18 December 2023
It’s that time of year, when your child might start to ask for their first device and say that “everyone […]
Christmas shopping scams
Monday 11 December 2023
Christmas is a magical time shared with friends, family and good cheer. It’s also a time when people spend big, […]
5 ways to get free office software
Monday 4 December 2023
Office software is an essential tool for many businesses and individuals, but the cost of popular paid packages like Microsoft […]
GoFibre’s full fibre connectivity now live across three Teesdale locations
Tuesday 28 November 2023
GoFibre’s full fibre connectivity now live across three Teesdale locations as first phase of broadband network build completes under UK […]
7 reasons to switch to gigabit broadband.
Monday 13 November 2023
With the rise of people working from home and a staggering 60 million people expected to shop online in 2023, […]
Could you get broadband for less?
Monday 6 November 2023
In today’s world, the internet has become an essential utility for various activities such as work, education and entertainment. Unfortunately, […]
Happy Halloween
Tuesday 31 October 2023
The scary cost of not being online As the number of people who are online continues to rise, there are […]
Children’s online learning
Monday 23 October 2023
Children are increasingly becoming savvy with technology, as more and more is introduced into classrooms and the home environment. This […]
Beware of scams this Black Friday and Cyber Monday.
Friday 20 October 2023
Black Friday and Cyber Monday are two of the biggest shopping events of the year, offering consumers the chance to […]
Digital Durham launch Digital Support Finder
Thursday 19 October 2023
In celebration of Get Online Week 2023, we have launched our very own digital support finder as part of our […]
Are you doing a digital detox for World Mental Health Day?
Monday 9 October 2023
Isn’t it time we took a step back to re-evaluate our relationship with our devices? World Mental Health Day is […]
Become a databank
Monday 25 September 2023
Several organisations here in County Durham have partnered with The Good Things Foundation to offer free data SIM cards to […]
County Durham family’s life improved with 4G
Monday 18 September 2023
Peter from Kirk Merrington was struggling to work from home effectively and enjoy all the entertainment technology brings to home […]
Safe shopping online – 7 tips
Monday 11 September 2023
You can save time and money by doing your shopping online, compare prices easily, get great deals and even have […]
Are you on the best broadband deal?
Monday 4 September 2023
Many households are likely overpaying for broadband once their “new customer deal” has expired. So if you’re out of contract, it’s […]
The difference between FTTP and FTTC
Monday 28 August 2023
Fibre optic broadband is faster, more reliable, and can handle greater amounts of data than traditional copper wire connections, revolutionising […]
What is test rod and roping?
Tuesday 22 August 2023
As work to bring gigabit capable broadband to County Durham homes and businesses continues, we take a closer look at […]
Why and how to do a digital detox
Monday 14 August 2023
In today’s hyper-connected world, our reliance on digital devices is ever-increasing. From smartphones, tablets, laptops and social media, we are […]
5G win for Consett resident
Tuesday 8 August 2023
David Smith, Director of DJS Process Consulting based in Consett was frustrated by the lack of fast reliable broadband affecting […]
Monday 31 July 2023
The National Device Bank
Monday 24 July 2023
A Good Things Foundation Initiative What is the National Device Bank? The Good Things Foundation has created the UK’s […]
How to use public Wi-Fi safely
Monday 17 July 2023
Many people use public Wi-Fi every day, but do you realise that your personal data and identity could be at […]
A summer of scams
Monday 10 July 2023
With technology continually developing, fraudsters are getting smarter and can be virtually everywhere. The police have launched a national warning […]
Smishing, vishing, and phishing – know fraud
Monday 3 July 2023
Digital technology is an essential part of everyday life. But the rise of changing technology and people doing more online, […]
Using your mobile abroad
Monday 26 June 2023
If you are looking forward to a summer holiday abroad the last thing you want to think about is racking […]
Improving your Wi-Fi connection
Monday 19 June 2023
Wireless internet connection has become so common in today’s world that when we ask to connect to the internet we […]
What can affect broadband roll out?
Tuesday 23 May 2023
We’ve been working for over ten years to bring County Durham residents fast, reliable broadband and have seen first hand […]
Satellite internet proves win for rural resident
Monday 15 May 2023
Like many of those living in rural areas, Ms Bainbridge found fixed line broadband was too slow to meet the […]
Millions could benefit from cheaper broadband
Tuesday 9 May 2023
Millions of people could save up to £250 a year with a broadband social tariff – could you be one […]
Are you ready for the 3G switch off?
Tuesday 2 May 2023
The UK’s ‘big four’ mobile networks are preparing to switch off their 3G networks. Here’s what you need to know. […]
Work begins to bring full fibre to parts of Teesdale
Tuesday 18 April 2023
Construction of a new full fibre broadband network is now underway in parts of Teesdale to connect more than 4,000 […]
Could your community centre provide free data?
Monday 3 April 2023
Many community centre’s across County Durham are supporting people through the cost of living crisis in a number of ways, […]
5 tips to lower the cost of your broadband
Monday 27 March 2023
1. Check if you’re eligible for a social tariff Social tariffs can provide fast broadband at a much cheaper […]
