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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...

Tickets on Sale Now for Durham Gala Panto

As panto season approaches, County Durham is gearing up for a theatrical extravaganza of flying carpets, magical mayhem and even a lad from Sacriston. Aladdin will next month begin its run at Durham’s Gala Theatre...
Gabe's 684-Day Wait: RSPCA Shines a Spotlight on a Loveable Foxhound in Search of a Family

Gabe’s 684-Day Wait: RSPCA Shines a Spotlight on a Loveable Foxhound in Search of...

Adorable foxhound Gabe, rescued by the RSPCA, has been searching for a new forever home for an astounding 684 days. However, this Adoptober, the charity is optimistic that his long wait will finally come to...

Small Grants Boost COVID-19 Support in Spennymoor

Local groups helping people during the COVID-19 outbreak in Spennymoor have been given special monetary boosts to support their good work. Spennymoor Area Action Partnership’s (AAP) Targeted Small Grants fund has been offering financial boosts...
LEGO DURHAM

Durham Cathedral Modelled in Lego

An ambitious model of Durham Cathedral – built entirely out of Lego – is now complete. The sculpture took three years and contains an incredible 300,000 bricks. Members of the public have been encouraged...
Enchanting Nights: Rapunzel Takes the Stage in Bishop Auckland

Enchanting Nights: Rapunzel Takes the Stage in Bishop Auckland

Since 1932, Bishop Auckland Theatre Society, a highly esteemed amateur theatre collective and charitable institution, has remained significantly involved and active within its domain. Bishop Auckland Theatre Society is an award-winning amateur theatre society and...
Bishop Auckland Food Festival 2024: Calling All Food Merchants to Join the Culinary Extravaganza

Bishop Auckland Food Festival 2024: Calling All Food Merchants to Join the Culinary Extravaganza

Merchants are warmly welcomed to participate in the renowned Bishop Auckland Food Festival, a beloved culinary event in the North East. This year, the festival is set to grace the town's marketplace with its delectable...
New Bid Launched For County Durham To Be Named UK City Of Culture 2025

New Bid Launched For County Durham To Be Named UK City Of Culture 2025

County Durham has launched its bid to be named UK City of Culture 2025 – with the hope the accolade will provide a major boost for the whole north east region. The initial bid is...
Artful Conversations: Sir Michael Craig-Martin and Dr. Nicholas Cullinan at The Auckland Project

Artful Conversations: Sir Michael Craig-Martin and Dr. Nicholas Cullinan at The Auckland Project

In pursuit of its goal to enhance art gallery accessibility in the North-East, The Auckland Project is collaborating with the National Portrait Gallery to organize a special event featuring prominent industry experts. Taking place in...
County Durham Pound: Driving Social, Economic, and Environmental Impact in Durham

County Durham Pound: Driving Social, Economic, and Environmental Impact in Durham

The prestigious national award at the 2023 Social Value Conference has acknowledged the County Durham Pound scheme for its exceptional endeavours in generating opportunities for social value within County Durham. The scheme, which involves 12...

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