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From Mining History to Olympic Gold: Inside Wheatley Hill Heritage Centre
A former chapel of rest in a County Durham cemetery is preserving the remarkable stories of a mining community, including a pioneering miners’ leader, a Victoria Cross recipient and an Olympic diver.Tucked inside the grounds of Wheatley Hill Cemetery is a small building containing more than a centur…
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Durham’s New Cultural Venue Opens with Family Activities and Major Exhibitions
Opening weekend celebrations, summer holiday workshops, exhibitions and live performances will mark the launch of The Light, Durham City’s newest destination for culture, creativity...
Treasured DLI Collection Items Prepared for Display in Durham
Treasured items that help share the stories of those who served in the Durham Light Infantry (DLI) are being prepared for display at a...
Durham Business
A former chapel of rest in a County Durham cemetery is preserving the remarkable stories of a mining community, including a pioneering miners’ leader, a Victoria Cross recipient and an Olympic diver.Tucked inside the grounds of Wheatley Hill Cemetery is a small building containing more than a centur…
Opening weekend celebrations, summer holiday workshops, exhibitions and live performances will mark the launch of The Light, Durham City’s newest destination for culture, creativity...
Pet Shop Boys singer Neil Tennant, actor Christopher Eccleston and bestselling authors including Susanna Clarke and Lucy Foley are among the names announced for Durham Book Festival 2026.The festival will return from 9 to 11 October, with most events taking place at Gala Durham and additional activi…
Older people in North West Durham are stepping back in time on the dancefloor, thanks to a new series of tea dances at one...
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Work is set to start on a £6.9m project at County Durham’s Selset Reservoir.The investment, being made by Northumbrian Water, will add long-term resilience to the site’s ability to support water treatment for customers in Teesdale and beyond.Earlier this year, work was carried out to establish eleme…
A group of Year 5 and 6 pupils were invited to the nearby Hedworths Green at Lambton Park development, where Bellway is building 145 new homes within the historic Lambton Park Estate.The tour, led by Bellway Durham’s Head of Construction Daniel Ferguson, gave the children a fascinating insight into …
Residents in County Durham can now find support more easily through a new online directory.
Connecting County Durham, launched by Durham County Council, brings local...
County Durham is set to feature as a case study in an upcoming national report on health in small towns and rural communities, following...
Durham Lifestyle
Ushaw Tea Dances Help Older People Connect Through Music and Movement
Older people in North West Durham are stepping back in time on the dancefloor, thanks to a new series of tea dances at one...
County Durham Dad Runs Great North Run for Sick Children’s Trust
A County Durham dad is preparing to take on this year's Great North Run in support of The Sick Children's Trust, the charity that helped his family stay together while his baby son fought for his life in hospital.Luke Wilson, from Darlington, will run the world's biggest half marathon to raise funds…
Durham Gym Members Benefit From Major Bannatyne Upgrade
Part of the Bannatyne Group’s ongoing investment programme across its UK estate, the health club in Eden Terrace has enhanced its gym floor with a comprehensive range of new equipment designed to support both everyday fitness and performance-based training.The upgrade includes a full refresh of the …
Safer Sleep Saves Lives Campaign Launched Across County Durham and Darlington
Health and care organisations across County Durham and Darlington have joined forces to launch a new Safer Sleep Saves Lives campaign, offering families clear,...
County Durham Families Urged to Stay Alert Around Water This Summer
Parents and carers across County Durham and Darlington are being urged to remember that even shallow water can be dangerous for children, as local...
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