Durham News

Durham County Council has been awarded £300,000 to create accommodation in County Durham through the government’s Rough Sleeper Accommodation Fund.  During ‘Everyone In’, a scheme which supported rough sleepers to find accommodation during the coronavirus...

The town of Bishop Auckland is hosting its annual Food Festival this weekend, featuring famous chefs, food vendors, live entertainment, and enjoyable activities for the whole family. The event, which is being coordinated by Durham...

Join former England footballer and personality Neil “Razor” Ruddock for an exclusive evening at Ramside Hall Hotel, Durham this Spring. Reflect on his 19-year football career and beyond while enjoying a delicious meal and fundraising for St Cuthbert’s Hospice. Hosted by Willie Miller and sponsored by Pulman Group, this Black Tie event is not to be missed. Book your tickets now!

Next weekend's Bishop Auckland Food Festival will offer a variety of gastronomic treats, including juicy burgers, flavorful katsu curries, and locally made cheeses and chutneys. The festival, organized by Durham County Council, will feature approximately...

Gala Durham is inviting families to join in and rock along with their latest production, Plastic Band, during the Easter holidays. This show blends music with climate issues, offering positive approaches to address them. It...

Durham County Council has received funding from Arts Council England’s Museum Estate and Development Fund. The funding will be used for restorative and heritage protection works at Killhope Lead Mining Museum in County Durham. Part of...

After receiving funding of nearly £150,000, voluntary and community groups in the Great Aycliffe and Middridge regions are now better equipped to assist residents. The Great Aycliffe and Middridge Area Action Partnership (AAP) of Durham...

Work is beginning on a cinema, toy shop and electrical shop in Beamish, The Living Museum of the North’s 1950s Town. The museum is recreating The Grand Cinema from Ryhope in Sunderland, where visitors will...

A summer festival which brings the streets of County Durham alive with the sound of brass music is set to return this year, with the first act now announced. Durham Brass Festival promises a week...

A new strategy for children's services called Growing Up in County Durham (GUiCD) has been launched by Durham County Council, with the active involvement of young people in the area. The strategy for 2023-2025 builds...