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New College Durham Students Gain Insight into Parliament During Visit from...
Students at New College Durham had the opportunity to meet Lord Shipley as part of the UK Parliament’s respected Learn with the Lords education...
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Free Summer Solstice Celebration to Bring Community Together in Durham
People from across County Durham are being invited to come together for an afternoon of music, food, creativity and outdoor activities as Connected in Nature CIC hosts a free Summer Solstice Celebration in Durham.Taking place at Broomside Park on Saturday 20 June 2026, the event will also mark the o…
Durham Brass Festival Adds Walking, Cycling and Dance Events for 20th...
Music fans can prepare to dance, walk and even cycle to the rhythm this summer as a brand-new feature joins the line-up for Durham...
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PUPILS from a North East primary school bid "Buenos días" to new friends in Spain after taking part in an international education exchange funded through a Government travel scheme.The group of 14 children from St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School, in Coundon, near Bishop Auckland, travelled to the t…
PUPILS from a North East primary school bid "Buenos días" to new friends in Spain after taking part in an international education exchange funded through a Government travel scheme.The group of 14 children from St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School, in Coundon, near Bishop Auckland, travelled to the t…
People from across County Durham are being invited to come together for an afternoon of music, food, creativity and outdoor activities as Connected in Nature CIC hosts a free Summer Solstice Celebration in Durham.Taking place at Broomside Park on Saturday 20 June 2026, the event will also mark the o…
A County Durham coach operator with a history stretching back more than 60 years has entered a new chapter following its acquisition by North East-based investment firm Alpro Capital.Lee's Coaches, which was founded in the 1960s, has built a reputation for providing coach hire, day excursions and co…
Science & Technology in Durham
YOUNG engineers at a North East school are enjoying life in the fast lane after successfully building and driving their own go-kart.Pupils from Durham Academy, in Ushaw Moor, took part in the STEM on Track programme, a national scheme which empowers young people from across the UK and Ireland to des…
Work is well underway on a new home for Durham Academy, in Ushaw Moor, which will provide modern, custom-designed facilities for more than 500 County Durham students.The site was recently inspected by Durham Academy’s student council, with one Year 7 student inspired to pursue his ambitions in the b…
A new Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) parking system went live at Darlington Memorial Hospital on Thursday 21 May 2026.
The updated system replaced traditional...
Working-class communities must be at the heart of the green energy transition, climate action organisation Threads in the Ground has warned. The North East is rapidly emerging as the UK’s renewable energy powerhouse. The region has strong foundations to lead the renewable energy transition, inc…
Durham Lifestyle
County Durham Pupils Build International Friendships During Spanish Exchange Visit
PUPILS from a North East primary school bid "Buenos días" to new friends in Spain after taking part in an international education exchange funded through a Government travel scheme.The group of 14 children from St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School, in Coundon, near Bishop Auckland, travelled to the t…
How the New Renters’ Rights Act Impacts the Private Rental Sector in Durham
As of 1 May 2026, the Renters’ Rights Act 2025 has introduced significant reforms to the private rental sector in England. This legislation establishes...
Dr Louise Newson Bringing Hormone Health Tour to Darlington Hippodrome
Dr Louise Newson, physician and the founder of the free Balance hormone health app (which has more than 1.5 million downloads to date), the Newson Clinic and host of the award-winning Dr Louise Newson podcast, is embarking on the UK-wide tour to educate as many people as possible around the science …
RSPCA Launches Summer of Kindness to Celebrate Sir David Attenborough’s 100th Birthday
Sir David Attenborough is regarded not only as a national treasure but as a global icon. As the world marks his 100th birthday, the...
Miss Durham Wins Top Influencer Award
Driving Change: From Darlington to the CrownMiss Durham 2026 is using her platform to champion awareness, individuality, and positive change, proudly representing County Durham as a local girl from Darlington.Her journey into pageantry has never been just about titles, crowns, or appearances. Instea…
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