Learn to Reduce Food Waste & Get Free Shopping Vouchers
In
the UK each year, it’s estimated that households throw away an incredible 15
million tonnes of food and drink. And
it’s thought that about half of this waste would be...
Mountaineering Legend Chris Bonington to Speak at Durham Adventure Festival
One
of Britain’s best-known mountaineers is to appear at a County Durham festival. Sir
Chris Bonington will be speaking at the Durham Adventure Festival, which will
be held from Friday 26th to...
Muddy Mayhem Obstacle Course back at Hardwick Park this Autumn
You might think you’re pretty fit, but do you have the stamina to complete a five-kilometre race that features over 40 manmade and natural obstacles? County Durham’s Muddy Mayhem fun run is back at Hardwick...
Switching off the Lights Saves Durham Business £30,000 a Year
Do you ever think about how much money and energy you waste by leaving lights on unnecessarily? Here are some sobering statistics. Leaving just one light on overnight can cost a business £24 per year....
Gala Play to Tell Story of Scots Soldiers Locked in Durham Cathedral
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 Cathedral. The soldiers were captured during the Battle of Dunbar in...
Jobs Growth in County Durham above Average for UK
In spite of the economic and political problems Britain has wrestled with in recent years, there is good news about the job situation in County Durham. Estimates based on the latest statistics suggest that there...
Saving Money During These Coronavirus Days
Covid-19, the Cosmopolitan Virus, is causing some companies to help you out financially
The clever folk on the County Durham Covid-19 Mutual Aid facebook page have worked out that there are goodies to be had...
600 Honoured for Contributions to Lumiere, BRASS & Other Festivals
A 600-strong group of volunteers who have made possible County Durham festivals like BRASS, Lumiere and the Bishop Auckland Food Festival have received the county’s highest honour. Big events such as these would not be...
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...
Explore County Durham’s Archives and Discover Your Past
People are being urged to explore County Durham’s past this week, by delving into the thousands of documents and records at Durham County Record Office. Durham County Record Office is taking part in the national...
