Gala Play to Tell Story of Scots Soldiers Locked in Durham...
Durham’s Gala Theatre is to stage a play based on the tragic story of a group of Scottish soldiers who were imprisoned in Durham...
2000-Year-Old County Durham Roman Bath House Reopens
A Roman fort and bath house – which dates back to 75 A.D. – has now reopened to the public.
The remains of Binchester Roman...
Have You Ever Wondered Where Your Surname Comes from?
Have you ever wondered about the origins of different surnames? Do you have any idea where your own surname comes from?
If you’d like answers...
Light Installation among Durham Events Planned to Mark End of WWI
A new light installation may be set up in Millennium Place, Durham City, to honour County Durham soldiers who died in the First World...
County Durham Suffragette Wins National Recognition
A suffragette and labour activist from County Durham has gained national recognition for her role in the struggle for the right of women to...
The Faithful Durhams: Fighting for a Full-time Home for the DLI...
After a two-year struggle, a campaign group called The Faithful Durhams feel they are finally making progress in securing a permanent home for the...
Trace your Family Tree in County Durham this Spring
County Durham’s residents will soon have the chance to learn how to trace their family histories.
This spring will see the return of the popular...
Holocaust Survivor Meets County Durham Pupils
A German woman who fled the Holocaust as a child has given a talk to school pupils in County Durham.
Ruth Barnett spoke to Year...
Durham Researcher Uncovers Hair-raising Escapades of Exiled Monks
A researcher at Durham University has uncovered some unusual goings-on connected with the escapades of exiled Benedictine monks.
Dr James Kelly has discovered that English...
Sculpture Commemorating Tragic WWI Brothers Wins Environment Award
A sculpture commemorating four brothers – three of whom lost their lives in the First World War – has been declared one of the...
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