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Former primary school turned into business hub

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September 03, 2025

A FORMER school in one of the region's most remote communities has been turned into a business hub.

- GRAEME WHITFIELD

The Rookhope Business Centre has been established within the building that used to house the County Durham village’s primary school.

The centre is being managed by Business Durham, Durham County Council's business support service, with the aim of providing suitable premises for businesses in the area without them having to travel further distances.

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