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Schoolkids Plant Edible Gardens in Durham City Centre

Schoolchildren from across Durham City have been tending city centre gardens of delicious edible plants. Some of their produce has been used in local restaurants and the kids’ efforts might just win Durham a prestigious...
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£160,000 Boost to Help Durham Businesses Shrink Carbon Footprints

Small and medium-sized County Durham businesses are to receive a £160,000 boost to help them cut carbon emissions. As well as being good for the environment, this investment should help the SMEs (small and medium-sized...
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Historically Important County Durham Bridge Gets Vital Clean-up

The remains of a historically important County Durham bridge have received a much-needed makeover. Gaunless Bridge, West Auckland, was once a vital thoroughfare for the pioneering Stockton and Darlington Railway. It is believed to have...
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Youngsters Invited to Take over Gala Theatre This Summer

Young people are being invited to take over Durham’s Gala Theatre this summer – in order to create and perform a show of their own. Act Up is a summer school programme that encourages aspiring...
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Durham City Hopes for Victory as Britain in Bloom Judges Visit

Durham City, hoping for yet another victory in the Britain in Bloom contest, welcomed judges from the competition earlier this week. The judges – from the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) Britain in Bloom UK Finals...
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Celebrations as £670,000 Village Hall Rises from the Ashes

A County Durham village hall that was destroyed by fire has been replaced by a modern state-of-the-art building. St John’s Hall in Meadowfield was devastated by a blaze in March 2014. The recent opening of...
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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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Durham Celebrates its Part in England’s Cricket World Cup Success

County Durham has been celebrating England’s recent Cricket World Cup triumph. From providing venues to providing players, the county has contributed to a great World Cup and England’s historic win. In addition to County Durham hosting...
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County Durham Kids Can Rocket into a Reading Adventure

Kids in County Durham this summer will have the chance to take part in a fascinating moon-based adventure – all courtesy of County Durham’s libraries. The libraries are offering children an exciting way of keeping...
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Romans to Invade County Durham – for Weekend Festival

After a good few centuries, the Romans will once again be marching on County Durham – for Binchester Roman Fort’s annual festival. The festival – on Saturday 13th and Sunday 14th July – will give...

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