Woman’s Hour Host to Give Durham Talk on Inspirational Women
A
presenter of Radio Four’s Woman’s Hour is due to give a talk at Durham’s Gala
Theatre this February.
Jenni
Murray will base her talk around her book A
History of the World...
Chance for Creative Kids to Win Drawing Session with Famous Illustrator
Young
County Durham artists will soon have the chance to learn from one of Britain’s
most famous illustrators.
A
family ticket for a drawing workshop with Nick Sharratt is the incredible prize
in...
Durham Brass Band a Big Hit in Germany
Members
of a County Durham brass band have been wowing the locals in the German city of
Tubingen.
Five
members of the NASUWT Riverside Band visited Tubingen – a partner town of
Durham...
Renowned Orchestra to Perform Handel’s Messiah in Durham Cathedral
A
world-famous orchestra will kick off the Durham Vocal Festival with a powerful
performance of Handel’s Messiah.
The
Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment will open the festival – along with the...
Council May Buy Up Empty Homes to Slash County Durham Homelessness
Durham
County Council is considering buying up empty properties to help those facing
homelessness.
The
council’s cabinet will next week be asked to approve a request for £500,000 to
buy and renovate ten...
Mad Kings, Tragic Monarchs & Modern Politics – 3 Screenings Coming to Gala Theatre
Three
National Theatre productions – all in their own way dealing with government and
leadership – are to be screened live in Durham City’s Gala Theatre.
The Madness of George III,
The...
Durham Researchers Find ‘Fossil’ from Time of Big Bang
Researchers
from Durham University have found a ‘fossil’ that dates from the very
beginnings of the universe.
The
‘fossil’ is actually an unpolluted cloud of space gas. Due to its pristine
state, the...
Time Running Out to Apply for County Durham Primary School Places
County
Durham’s parents are being reminded that only a limited time is left to apply
for primary school places.
The
deadline for applications for the next academic year (beginning September 2019)
is Tuesday...
New Scheme to Fight Counterfeit Rip-offs in Post-Christmas Sales
With the sales upon us, many County Durham consumers will be hunting for bargains –not only on the high street but also over the internet.
With this in mind,...
Durham Panto Stars Pop into Hospital to Spread Christmas Magic
Some festive special guests paid a visit to a County Durham children’s ward last week.
Stars from this year’s Gala Theatre pantomime called in at the Treetops Ward, in...
