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...
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...
Cash Sought to Preserve Durham’s Historic ‘Pitman’s Parliament’
A historic building in which Durham miners took history-making decisions is in need of funding.
The Durham Miners’ Association (DMA) have ambitious plans both to preserve the heritage of their Redhills base and to transform...
Work Starts on £4.5 Million Durham Junction Improvement Scheme
Work has begun on a £4.5-million scheme to improve a vital County Durham junction.
The work – on Junction 61 of the A1 (M) at Bowburn – will see new lanes constructed and existing lanes...
Hi-tech Gear Trialled to Keep Durham Clean & Fight Climate Change
New cutting-edge technology has been trialled in County Durham, as part of efforts both to keep the streets clean and fight against climate change.
An electric bin lift and electric road sweeper have been piloted...
Cricket World Cup Fanzone to Open in Durham City
The Cricket World Cup has been gripping fans of the sport since it got underway last month and in just a few days’ time the action is due to move to County Durham.
Friday 28th...
200 Durham Kids to Sing and Dance in Night of German Kultur
Kids from four County Durham primary schools are getting ready to accompany a professional musician in a huge performance in Durham City’s Millennium Square.
More than 200 primary school pupils have been learning German songs...
A Blooming Celebration of County Durham’s Mining Heritage
A flowery tribute has been unveiled to County Durham’s 150 years of mining union history.
The display – on Durham City’s Gilesgate Roundabout – is part of Durham’s entry for the Royal Horticultural Society’s Britain...
Durham Volunteers Needed as Lumiere Returns for 10th Anniversary
With the spectacular Lumiere festival set to return to Durham this autumn, the organisers are calling on local people to get involved.
This year will mark Lumiere’s 10th anniversary. The event, which is the largest...
Generous Durham Firm Gives Local Charity Vital Boost
A County Durham firm has made a vital donation to a community café that helps people with special needs.
Workwear Express – based near Durham City – made the donation to Learning for Life, a...
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