Durham News

Celebrating 750 Years of Heritage: St Andrew's Church Marks Milestone with Historic Bell Ringing

A Historic Day of Bells and Blessings at St Andrew’s Church Anniversary

On Sunday 28th April, St Andrew’s Church in Bishop Auckland marks a sensational milestone as it reaches 750 years of heritage. In honour of this, the church will...
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‘Oh, Jeremy Corbyn’ – Over 200,000 Flock to Durham Miners’ Gala

Durham Miners’ Gala witnessed record crowds of over 200,000 on Saturday as ex-miners and their families, trade unionists and left-wingers flocked to the city to hear speakers like Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn and film...
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County Durham Gets Back to Normal as Snow Eases Off

With the heavy snows and extreme wintery weather finally slackening off, County Durham is rapidly getting back to normal.  Almost all the roads that were closed because of the snow have now reopened. At the...
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Muddy Mayhem Obstacle Course back at Hardwick Park this Autumn

You might think you’re pretty fit, but do you have the stamina to complete a five-kilometre race that features over 40 manmade and natural obstacles? County Durham’s Muddy Mayhem fun run is back at Hardwick...
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Season’s Eatings – Make Sure Your Festive Feast is a Safe One

County Durham’s consumers are being urged to make sure their Christmas nosh-up is one they’ll remember for all the right reasons. Durham County Council is cooperating with the Food Standards Agency to help bring their...
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Havin’ It Large – 90s-style Rave Coming to Durham Festival

For those of us old enough to remember the joys of “havin’ it large” in the early 90s rave scene, a Durham festival this summer will have a treat in store. Durham’s BRASS festival might...
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FA Boost Helps Durham City AFC ‘Stay in the Game’

A grant from the Football Association is to give a boost to Durham’s local soccer side Durham City AFC. The FA has awarded the club a £750 grant as part of its Stay in the...

Visit County Durham Announces Support for Visitor Economy Businesses

Destination management organisation, Visit County Durham, yesterday announced support for visitor economy businesses Visit County Durham works on behalf of businesses and public agencies to support the growth and development of the county's visitor economy,...

‘On Stage: Online’ Theatre Festival Line Up

The list of County Durham artists who will take part in a series of exciting virtual theatre performances has been revealed. On Stage: Online, organised by Durham County Council’s Gala Theatre and Durham University, will...

Taxpayer Funded Food Banks and Food Delivery Around Willington

Hot nourishing meals are being offered to vulnerable people in Willington, Crook and surrounding areas, with support from a local council partnership. Using taxes awarded by Durham County Council’s 3 Towns Area Action Partnership (AAP),...

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