Shortcuts Durham Ltd

Shortcuts Durham Ltd We are a family run business since 1996, previously in Durham indoor market. Key cutting, engraving, trophies plus lots more!

Find us in Mill Lane, Langley Moor (opposite Aldi) what3words///spots.card.leave
Drop us a message for any enquiries ๐Ÿ”‘

๐ŸŽ‰ MEET THE SHORTCUTS TEAM! ๐ŸŽ‰Ahead of reopening at our new shop tomorrow, we thought it was about time you got to know th...
31/08/2026

๐ŸŽ‰ MEET THE SHORTCUTS TEAM! ๐ŸŽ‰

Ahead of reopening at our new shop tomorrow, we thought it was about time you got to know the people behind Shortcuts! ๐Ÿ‘‡

๐Ÿ”‘ Tony โ€“ The Gaffa
Most of you will know Tony from the market. Heโ€™s our Director and has worked at Shortcuts for many (many, many) years
Tony is also a qualified Master Locksmith and, now we have a bigger shop, heโ€™s got plenty of new ideas up his sleeve. Watch this space!

๐Ÿ‘‘ Helen โ€“ The Boss Lady
Helen knows absolutely nothing about cutting keys or engraving trophies. Despite owning an extensive collection of watches, she also has absolutely no idea how to change a watch battery.
Thankfully, Helen is here for something she is good atโ€ฆ social media and drinking diet coke

๐Ÿ‘ฏโ€โ™€๏ธ Evie & Erika โ€“ The Saturday Girls
Double the trouble, but never double the work done.
Our daughters help out on Saturdays while they head into the final year of their A Levels.
Evieโ€™s favourite part of her shift is lunch...
Erikaโ€™s favourite part is getting paid...

๐Ÿ‘ฆ Ted โ€“ The Apprentice
He might only be 7, but Ted can get in the way like a professional and asks approximately 4,000 questions an hour.
Thankfully, for Tonyโ€™s sanity, heโ€™s usually only found at Shortcuts during the school holidays.

๐Ÿถ Billy โ€“ The OG of Shortwoofs
Head of Securityโ€ฆ unless heโ€™s asleep.
He barks occasionally, although we're never entirely sure what at or why. His main responsibilities are looking cute and eating snacks

So that's us! โค๏ธ

Weโ€™re incredibly excited to welcome you into our new shop from tomorrow, open tomorrow from 9! ๐Ÿ‘‹๐Ÿ”‘

We've had our first furry visitor to the new shop today! As you can see Buzz made himself quite at home ๐ŸพOne of the grea...
21/08/2026

We've had our first furry visitor to the new shop today! As you can see Buzz made himself quite at home ๐Ÿพ

One of the great things about our new space is that well behaved dogs are welcome. You might even see our 4-legged pal if he's not busy having a nap... it is a hard life being Head of Operations at ShortWoofs after all ๐Ÿพ

Just a reminder we are closed after today until the official opening on 1st September. We look forward to welcoming you then! ๐Ÿพ

20/08/2026

We're open! Sort of.

We're at the new shop today sorting some boxes and fitting the new units but we are here and sort of operational so feel free to pop in if you're passing.

We can't guarantee we have everything you'll need today but we can certainly try ๐Ÿ”‘๐Ÿ†๐Ÿ…โŒš๏ธ๐Ÿ”

19/08/2026

๐Ÿ‘‘ What a great way to celebrate our new chapter!

๐Ÿ‘‘ We were honoured to work alongside Ellie in the restoration of the plaque which was originally unveiled by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II on her visit to Durham during her Golden Jubilee celebrations in 2002.

๐Ÿ‘‘ Let us know if you remember being there when the plaque was first unveiled - we remember the streets were packed with well wishers waving their flags, we hope you'll come back to see the fully restored plaque!

Going...Going...Gone!Shortcuts Durham as you know it is officially no more. Now the fun starts getting the new shop kitt...
18/08/2026

Going...
Going...
Gone!

Shortcuts Durham as you know it is officially no more. Now the fun starts getting the new shop kitted out for the grand opening on 1st September!

Be sure to visit us - Mill Lane, Langley Moor (opposite Aldi)

15/08/2026

So, its come round. Our last day in the Indoor Market in Durham City.......

Here is to a new beginning in new premises, can't wait to see you all there.

The end of an era is a new beginning for Shortcuts, that I can guarantee will filled with the same laughs and lots of ne...
14/08/2026

The end of an era is a new beginning for Shortcuts, that I can guarantee will filled with the same laughs and lots of new exciting services to come.

๐ŸŽ‰ A VERY SPECIAL RETIREMENT AT SHORTCUTS๐ŸŽ‰After more than 30 years, the time has finally come for my dad to hang up his t...
11/08/2026

๐ŸŽ‰ A VERY SPECIAL RETIREMENT AT SHORTCUTS๐ŸŽ‰

After more than 30 years, the time has finally come for my dad to hang up his tools and retire from the family business.

It all started over 30 years ago in Durham Indoor Market, where he began with a simple key-cutting service, engraving, changing watch batteries and replacing watch straps.
What started as a small business grew into something much bigger โ€” a business built on hard work, dedication, great customers and, most importantly, family.

Over the years, he has cut thousands of keys, changed countless watch batteries and straps, and met so many fantastic people along the way.

He has put 30+ years of hard work into building Short Cuts, and now it's time for him to enjoy a well-earned retirement.

From starting out in Durham Indoor Market to seeing the business continue through the family today, he has every reason to be proud of what he has achieved.
Dad, thank you for everything you've done, for the foundations you built, and for all the years of hard work.
Enjoy your retirement โ€” you've certainly earned it!

Here's to the next chapter!
From one generation to the next โ€” the family business continues.

Address

Littleburn Business Centre, Mill Road, Langley Moor
Durham
DH78ET

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