Youngsters Invited to Take over Gala Theatre This Summer
Young people are being invited to take over Durham’s Gala Theatre this summer – in order to create and perform a show of their own.
Act Up is a summer school programme that encourages aspiring...
Durham City Hopes for Victory as Britain in Bloom Judges Visit
Durham City, hoping for yet another victory in the Britain in Bloom contest, welcomed judges from the competition earlier this week.
The judges – from the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) Britain in Bloom UK Finals...
Celebrations as £670,000 Village Hall Rises from the Ashes
A County Durham village hall that was destroyed by fire has been replaced by a modern state-of-the-art building.
St John’s Hall in Meadowfield was devastated by a blaze in March 2014. The recent opening of...
Record Breaking Crowds Flock to Durham’s BRASS Festival
Record-breaking numbers of people have enjoyed County Durham’s BRASS festival this year.
The festival – a 10-day celebration of a diverse range of brass-based music – attracted over 42,000 music fans.
BRASS – which ended with...
Durham Celebrates its Part in England’s Cricket World Cup Success
County Durham has been celebrating England’s recent Cricket World Cup triumph.
From providing venues to providing players, the county has contributed to a great World Cup and England’s historic win.
In addition to County Durham hosting...
County Durham Kids Can Rocket into a Reading Adventure
Kids in County Durham this summer will have the chance to take part in a fascinating moon-based adventure – all courtesy of County Durham’s libraries.
The libraries are offering children an exciting way of keeping...
Romans to Invade County Durham – for Weekend Festival
After a good few centuries, the Romans will once again be marching on County Durham – for Binchester Roman Fort’s annual festival.
The festival – on Saturday 13th and Sunday 14th July – will give...
Cash Sought to Preserve Durham’s Historic ‘Pitman’s Parliament’
A historic building in which Durham miners took history-making decisions is in need of funding.
The Durham Miners’ Association (DMA) have ambitious plans both to preserve the heritage of their Redhills base and to transform...
Work Starts on £4.5 Million Durham Junction Improvement Scheme
Work has begun on a £4.5-million scheme to improve a vital County Durham junction.
The work – on Junction 61 of the A1 (M) at Bowburn – will see new lanes constructed and existing lanes...
Hi-tech Gear Trialled to Keep Durham Clean & Fight Climate Change
New cutting-edge technology has been trialled in County Durham, as part of efforts both to keep the streets clean and fight against climate change.
An electric bin lift and electric road sweeper have been piloted...
