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Empowering Education: 'Smashed' Alcohol Awareness Tour Reaches 16 Schools in the North East

Empowering Education: ‘Smashed’ Alcohol Awareness Tour Reaches 16 Schools in the North East

More than 4,300 pupils in 16 schools throughout the North East are set to undergo a compelling educational experience focused on the perils of underage drinking. This initiative unfolds as the alcohol awareness theatre production...
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Durham Families Invited to a Big Snowy Christmas in the Park

County Durham families are invited to enjoy a magical Christmas show in Wharton Park. The Big Snowy Christmas – staged by Little Blue Monster Productions – will be providing festive fun on Saturday 15th and...
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The 183rd Durham Regatta

The Regatta has been a feature of Durham life since 1834, very much in keeping with the indomitable spirit of the people of the North East and the cultural richness of our fair City. The...
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County Durham Suffragette Wins National Recognition

A suffragette and labour activist from County Durham has gained national recognition for her role in the struggle for the right of women to vote. Connie Lewcock, a schoolteacher from Esh Winning, has been included...
From Hospital to Festive Joy: Bea's Inspiring Christmas Tree Lighting

From Hospital to Festive Joy: Bea’s Inspiring Christmas Tree Lighting

A young girl, who endured over a year in the hospital before a critical life-saving surgery, is now contributing to the merriment of the season by illuminating a Christmas tree in Durham City. Two-year-old Beatrix...
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Grab a Month of Free Fitness this Black Friday

For anyone looking to get fitter as Christmas approaches, there’s a great deal on the table this Black Friday. The deal, available at all County Durham’s leisure centres, gives anyone signing up for a direct-debit...
A Multi-million Pound New State-of-the-art Bus Station Project in Durham

A Multi-million Pound New State-of-the-art Bus Station Project in Durham

A multi-million pound project to deliver a new state-of-the-art bus station in the heart of Durham City is getting back on track following unforeseen issues. Durham County Council is delivering the project to provide new first...
Durham Schools to Close Due to Teaching Assistant Strikes

Durham Schools to Close Due to Teaching Assistant Strikes

Schools across County Durham are to be hit by industrial action staged by teaching assistants. On 8th and 9th November, teaching asisstants belonging to Unison and the Association of Teachers and Lecturers (ATL) will...
Police, Prison and Business Bosses to Stage Sleepout to Help Homeless

Police, Prison and Business Bosses to Stage Sleepout to Help Homeless

High-ranking police officers, a prison governor and local business leaders are planning to spend a night sleeping rough in the cloisters of Durham Cathedral. The event, organised by CEO Sleepout, aims to raise awareness...
Work Being Undertaken At Durham Town Hall To Preserve Its History

Work Being Undertaken At Durham Town Hall To Preserve Its History

Work is set to be carried out at a historic Durham City building to preserve its heritage for centuries to come. Durham Town Hall has been central to the city from as far back as...

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