Durham News

Durham to Host International Bowls Tournament

The British Isles Indoor Bowls U25 Men’s International Series will be hosted in Durham next month. Supported by Durham County Council and Visit County Durham, the English Indoor Bowling Association (EIBA) tournament will take...
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Grand Central unveils new customer lounge at Hartlepool station

Train operator Grand Central has installed new waiting room facilities for passengers at Hartlepool station as part of a £2.6m station investment programme across its network. The investment is one of a raft of schemes...
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Plans unveiled for new and improved Durham Bus Station 

Residents are being encouraged to express their views on plans to replace a dated city centre bus station with a more modern and welcoming facility. Designs for the new and improved Durham Bus Station have...
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Fantastic Fun for Durham Youngsters at Gala Theatre this Spring

Some fantastic shows for younger theatregoers are coming up at the Durham Gala this spring. The family-friendly entertainment will range from spellbinding adaptations of popular children’s books to fun scientific experiments. Tickets are now on sale...
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Gala Theatre to Retell Classic Drama Cathy Come Home

A heart-rending story of a mother and daughter struggling through difficult times is to be retold at Durham City’s Gala Theatre. Cathy – inspired by the classic Ken Loach TV drama Cathy Come Home –...
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Durham Gala Theatre Play Channels 1980s Nostalgia & Crisps

Durham’s Gala Theatre is to stage a play featuring a mix of shoulder pads, tiaras and … cheese and onion crisps. Miss Crispy 1988 narrates the adventures of a bunch of north-east friends working in...
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Rolling Stones Story Coming to Durham’s Gala Theatre

For one night only, a play charting the incredible history of one of England’s most successful bands will be calling in at Durham City’s Gala Theatre. The Rolling Stones Story will be staged at the...
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A Fantastic Festive Show for Kids at Durham’s Gala Theatre

The Gala theatre is putting on a truly enchanting show for Durham’s youngest theatregoers this Christmas. Set on the most special night of the year, One More Sleep promises to whisk under-fives away to a...
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Magical Accessible Christmas Shows at Durham’s Gala Theatre

Durham’s Gala Theatre is to host a series of accessible shows to make sure that all theatregoers can enjoy its events in the run up to Christmas. The programme of inclusive events will include captioned...
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Deadline Approaching for Those Who Want Postal Votes or Aren’t Registered

With the general election coming up in December, the deadline is approaching fast for County Durham residents who need to apply for a postal vote or who are not on the electoral register. Postal votes...

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