Durham’s Creative Advertisers Told to Get on their Bikes
Durham County Council seems to be clamping down on unusual means of advertising. Recently, two cafes – which have been using bicycles parked on the pavement to grab the attention of customers – have...
Traditional Folktale to Get Easter Twist at Durham’s Gala Theatre
A
trio of talented north-east performers will be giving a traditional folktale a
modern twist this Easter at Durham’s Gala Theatre. Chicken Licken: A TaleJam
will be a musical retelling of the...
Durham Miners’ Gala Expecting Crowds of 200,000 Due to Corbyn Factor
The Durham Miners’ Gala is this year expecting record-breaking crowds of up to 200,000 people. This would be an increase on last year’s – also record-breaking – figure of 150,000 attendees. The Durham Miners’ Association,...
The Speak Easy at 33 Neville Street, Durham
Unlicensed saloons date way back to 1823 but it wasn’t until many years later, in Prohibition-era America in the 1920’s, the term "speakeasy" became a common name to describe a place to get a...
County Durham Prepares for Travellers Heading to Appleby Horse Fair
Preparations are underway in County Durham to assist Travellers and Gypsies passing through the county to Appleby Horse Fair. The event, in Appleby, Cumbria, will take place between Thursday 7th and Wednesday 13th June. A...
It’s back to School with Teechers at Durham’s Gala Theatre
Theatregoers will soon be able to relive memories of their schooldays – thanks to a fast-moving comedy set in a secondary school. Teechers – which will run at Durham’s Gala Theatre until Saturday 11th May...
Students Warned about River Safety as Freshers’ Week Kicks off
With Durham City full of new students as the university’s Freshers’ Week begins, concerns have been raised about river safety. Over the last few years Durham – along with other university cities like York –...
Security Guard Honoured after Saving Life at Durham Bus Station
A security guard who works at Durham Bus Station has received a national award after saving the life of a young female passenger. Robert Metcalfe was working at the bus station when he was approached...
Durham Swimming Legend Honoured at Freeman’s Quay
The achievements of a legendary Durham swimmer are now on display at Freeman’s Quay Leisure Centre. Visitors will be able to view a prestigious trophy won by Durham-born Norman W. Sarsfield OBE MC (1920 –...
Miners’ Band to Play at Bishop’s Funeral
The late former Bishop of Durham David Jenkins will have his life’s work and his commitment to the region honoured by the presence of a band from the Durham Miners’ Association at his funeral. Many...
