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Durham County Council Proposes State-of-the-Art Leisure Centre for Bishop Auckland: A New Hub for Community Well-being

Durham County Council Proposes State-of-the-Art Leisure Centre for Bishop Auckland: A New Hub for...

Durham County Council has submitted a planning application to establish a state-of-the-art leisure centre in Bishop Auckland, replacing the existing Woodhouse Close Leisure Complex. This proposed centre aims to consolidate various services and activities within...
Experience Ultimate Comfort: Get Your FREE Boiler through ECO 4 Scheme in Durham!

Experience Ultimate Comfort: Get Your FREE Boiler through ECO 4 Scheme in Durham!

Introducing the remarkable ECO 4 Scheme – a government-backed initiative designed to bring warmth and energy efficiency to homes all across the UK. And now, we're thrilled to extend this opportunity to the people...
Revolutionizing Bishop Auckland: A Futuristic Wellbeing Hub Emerges

Revolutionising Bishop Auckland: A Futuristic Wellbeing Hub Emerges

The green light has been given to establish a fresh wellbeing and community hub in Bishop Auckland. This initiative will merge leisure activities with library services, all housed conveniently in one space. The planning committee of...
Felix's Journey: A Daring Escape and the RSPCA's Role in a Happy Reunion

Felix’s Journey: A Daring Escape and the RSPCA’s Role in a Happy Reunion

The RSPCA has rescued an intrepid feline who had been exploring an empty house on the street where she lives - before the property was boarded up and she sadly became stuck inside. Felix, a...
Get Tips from the Very Best Musicians at Durham Brass Festival

Get Tips from the Very Best Musicians at Durham Brass Festival

The Brass Festival is coming to Durham this summer and up-and-coming musicians will have the chance to learn from some of the world’s jazz greats.  A summer school – led by ace trombonist Jiggs Whigham...
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Second-hand Clothes Swapping ‘Swishing’ Event to Hit Durham

A fashionable version of the traditional jumble sale will be hosted in Durham next month. The ‘swishing’ event will encourage people to donate or swap their unwanted clothes instead of throwing them away. Clothes destined...
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Light Installation among Durham Events Planned to Mark End of WWI

A new light installation may be set up in Millennium Place, Durham City, to honour County Durham soldiers who died in the First World War. The installation is one of several ideas that could...
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Fill up Your Water Bottles for Free across County Durham

County Durham residents will soon be able to fill up their water bottles for free at parks, theatres, museums and council offices. In partnership with Northumbrian Water, Durham County Council has joined the Refill campaign...
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Thailand Cave Rescue Diver to Speak at Durham Adventure Festival

A diver who helped rescue Thailand’s Wild Boars football team from a flooded cave is to give a talk in Durham. Jason Mallinson will explain how he helped save 12 young footballers...
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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...

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