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Miss Julie

Play of Passion, Tragedy and Class Confusion Coming to Gala Theatre

Durham’s Gala Theatre is to stage a play that explores the themes of passion, tragedy and class confusion. Miss Julie, by August Strindberg, is set on Midsummer Night in...
Branching out- Victorian workhouse

Did Your Victorian Ancestors Live in a County Durham Workhouse?

County Durham residents will soon have the chance to find out if any of their ancestors had connections to the region’s workhouses. Workhouses were notorious institutions where those who could not support...
Guitar Heroes 5

Enjoy a Night of the World’s Greatest Guitar Heroes in Durham

For anyone with a love of rocking out and a fascination for the history of guitar music, the perfect show is on its way to Durham’s Gala Theatre. The Story of...
road on moors

Huge Velo North Cycling Event to Start & Finish outside Durham Cathedral

Velo North – a massive, closed-road cycling event in the North Pennines – is to start and finish outside Durham Cathedral, it has been announced. The event – the...
Food waste challenge

Learn to Reduce Food Waste & Get Free Shopping Vouchers

In the UK each year, it’s estimated that households throw away an incredible 15 million tonnes of food and drink. And it’s thought that about half of this waste would be...
austerity demo

Durham Council Tax Hikes Likely as Government Austerity Bites

Durham County Council is facing a period of difficulty and uncertainty as central government austerity measures continue. And this is likely to mean a hike in council tax. The council will need...
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Thailand Cave Rescue Diver to Speak at Durham Adventure Festival

A diver who helped rescue Thailand’s Wild Boars football team from a flooded cave is to give a talk in Durham. Jason Mallinson will explain how he helped save 12 young footballers...
Nepal 2009

Mountaineering Legend Chris Bonington to Speak at Durham Adventure Festival

One of Britain’s best-known mountaineers is to appear at a County Durham festival. Sir Chris Bonington will be speaking at the Durham Adventure Festival, which will be held from Friday 26th to...
Jenni Murray

Woman’s Hour Host to Give Durham Talk on Inspirational Women

A presenter of Radio Four’s Woman’s Hour is due to give a talk at Durham’s Gala Theatre this February. Jenni Murray will base her talk around her book A...
Nick Sharratt Royal Drawalong

Chance for Creative Kids to Win Drawing Session with Famous Illustrator

Young County Durham artists will soon have the chance to learn from one of Britain’s most famous illustrators. A family ticket for a drawing workshop with Nick Sharratt is the incredible prize in...

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