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Rain or Shine, Thousands Gather for Bishop Auckland Food Festival

Rain or Shine, Thousands Gather for Bishop Auckland Food Festival

The Bishop Auckland Food Festival drew in a massive crowd over the weekend, featuring renowned chefs, delectable delights, and enjoyable activities for families. The event showcased an impressive 140 stalls, with vendors from both County...
Durham's NETPark Embarks on £61m Expansion: Creating 1,250 Skilled Jobs and Boosting Local Economy

Durham’s NETPark Embarks on £61m Expansion: Creating 1,250 Skilled Jobs and Boosting Local Economy

The £61m expansion of one of the UK's leading science parks is now in progress after the appointment of a contractor. Led by Durham County Council, the development of phase three of The North East...
Chester-le-Street Enhances Safety with Four New Life-Saving Defibrillators

Chester-le-Street Enhances Safety with Four New Life-Saving Defibrillators

Thanks to funding, Chester-le-Street now boasts the installation of four vital life-saving pieces of equipment. Durham County Council’s Chester-le-Street and District Area Action Partnership (AAP) has awarded £5,780 from its area budget to contribute towards...
County Durham Community Foundation Surpasses £1 Million Milestone in 'Poverty Hurts' Appeal

County Durham Community Foundation Surpasses £1 Million Milestone in ‘Poverty Hurts’ Appeal

The 'Poverty Hurts' Appeal by the County Durham Community Foundation has admirably accomplished its ambitious objective, securing £1 million in under a year. The Poverty Hurts Appeal has seen donations from thousands of people across...
Rocking Newton Aycliffe: Ayclive 2024 Lineup Revealed!

Rocking Newton Aycliffe: Ayclive 2024 Lineup Revealed!

Ayclive has released the full lineup for 2024, and it’s a scorcher . . . After a well-received event in July 2023, Ayclive is back – returning to the OakLeaf Sports Field...
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Hot Air Balloons to Fill Durham Skies this Weekend

This weekend will see a host of hot air balloons filling the skies in and around Durham City.  The four-day Balloons InDurham festival will get underway tonight, with a mass launch of balloons from East...
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Dave Spikey to Bring 30th Anniversary Tour to Durham Gala Theatre

One of Britain’s best-loved comedians is set to call in at Durham’s Gala Theatre on a tour that will mark his three decades in show business. Dave Spikey – most famous for writing and co-starring...
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Gala Play to Tell Story of Scots Soldiers Locked in Durham Cathedral

Durham’s Gala Theatre is to stage a play based on the tragic story of a group of Scottish soldiers who were imprisoned in Durham Cathedral. The soldiers were captured during the Battle of Dunbar in...
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Strictly Come Dancing Stars to Perform in Durham

Stars from the BBC’s Strictly Come Dancing will soon be strutting their stuff at Durham’s Gala Theatre. Four professionals from the hit programme will be heading to Durham to perform in two evening shows bursting...
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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...

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