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Sue Sweeney Joins St Cuthbert’s Hospice

Sue Sweeney Joins St Cuthbert’s Hospice

Local Durham On Air radio presenter and comedienne Sue Sweeney has been appointed as a Charity Lottery Promoter at Durham’s St Cuthbert’s Hospice. The lottery helps to fund the £2 million pound the hospice needs...
A County Durham Golf Club Host a Prestigious Women’s Tournament this Month

A County Durham Golf Club Host a Prestigious Women’s Tournament this Month

Ramside Hall Golf’s Cathedral Course will be welcoming around 126 top female players for the 54 hole LET Access Series event, sponsored by Trust Golf. The competition will run from 6-8 July and is seen...
"Thank You John Lewis": Durham Carers Write Letter of Gratitude for Raising Awareness of Fostering

“Thank You John Lewis”: Durham Carers Write Letter of Gratitude for Raising Awareness of...

Foster carers in County Durham have written to a national retailer to express their gratitude for raising awareness of what they do. Six carers, who have taken in young people with the support of Durham...
The Incredible Contribution of Friends of Beamish to the Museum's Development

The Incredible Contribution of Friends of Beamish to the Museum’s Development

The Friends of Beamish have generously donated £225,000 to the Beamish Museum, bringing their total contributions to an impressive £ 2.1 million. This latest donation comes from both the Friends of Beamish and Business Friends...
Durham County Council Expands 'Borrow a Bike' Initiative: Free Cycling Scheme Now Available in More Towns!

Durham County Council Expands ‘Borrow a Bike’ Initiative: Free Cycling Scheme Now Available in...

Thanks to the expansion of a Durham County Council initiative, individuals residing or employed in Bishop Auckland, Chester-le-Street, Meadowfield, and Seaham now have the opportunity to borrow bicycles free of charge. The “Borrow a Bike”...
The Devil's Stone: A Red Carpet Premiere Unveils County Durham's Newest Horror Gem

The Devil’s Stone: A Red Carpet Premiere Unveils County Durham’s Newest Horror Gem

New horror short, The Devil's Stone was given a red carpet Premiere in Durham at the Odeon Luxe this week. It is a brand-new movie from award-winning County Durham filmmaker Dean Midas. The film features...
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Ken Loach Reflects on Filmmaking, “The Old Oak,” and Future Prospects in Durham Magazine...

Durham Magazine recently had the privilege of interviewing the legendary British filmmaker Ken Loach. Renowned for his poignant and socially conscious cinema, Loach, at 87, remains as passionate as ever about his craft and...
County Durham to Welcome an Array of Specialist Markets Across Eleven Towns

County Durham to Welcome an Array of Specialist Markets Across Eleven Towns

New markets ranging from street food to Christmas markets will be coming to locations across County Durham.
photo courtesy of Kathryn Yengel, from Flickr Creative Commons

Durham Event to Discuss Massive Brexit Impact on Countryside

An event at Durham’s Gala Theatre is set to discuss the enormous impact that Brexit will have on farmers and the countryside. The public debate, which will take place on Friday 12th May at 11.00...
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Durham Gala Theatre Stars Lead Christmas Storytelling Sessions

Some of County Durham’s school and nursery children last week enjoyed a visit from some very special stars. Kids from St Michael’s RC Primary School in Esh and Busy Bears Children’s Day Nursery in Bearpark...

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