Phoenix Dance Theatre Coming to Durham – Interview
The internationally renowned contemporary dance company Phoenix Dance Theatre is due to perform in Durham, at the Gala Theatre, on March 7th.
Started in Leeds in 1981 by members of the local community, Phoenix Dance...
Hunt for Christmas Characters in Durham’s Streets with New App
A Christmas app has been launched with which people can find Christmas characters lurking in Durham’s historic streets. The augmented reality Christmas trail, set up by Durham Business Improvement District (BID), allows people with...
Discovering Diwali Through Traditional Artwork At Cleves Cross Primary
Schoolchildren have been creating colourful artwork ahead of Diwali, the festival of lights, next month.
Artist Jayamini de Silva showed youngsters at Cleves Cross Primary and Nursery School in Ferryhill how to produce their very...
Durham Bug Busters Win Coveted European Status
It’s never pleasant to face an invasion of pests – with the likes of cockroaches, wasps, bedbugs, ants, mice, rats, moles and other pesky creatures all able to cause havoc in our homes and...
Durham County Council’s Support For The People Of Ukraine
The Leader of Durham County Council has issued a statement responding to the situation in Ukraine.
Cllr Amanda Hopgood said: “We share the horror and sadness felt by people around the world at the situation...
Durham Considered The UK’s Most Affordable City To Buy A House In 2021
Using 2021 average salary and house price data for cities, it can reveal that Durham is the only place that is affordable for a single person with an average salary for that city and...
The Wake of Storm Malik De-escalated in County Durham
A major incident declared in County Durham in the wake of Storm Malik has been de-escalated.
When the storm hit on Saturday morning, gale force winds brought down trees and powerlines across the county, resulting...
Celebrating a Century of Compassion: Honoring Swiis Foster Care’s Dedicated Foster Parents
On May 18, 2023, the commitment and dedication of foster parents associated with Swiis Foster Care North East were honoured during a ceremony held at Durham Cathedral.
This special event brought together some of Swiis'...
Table-topping Service For Bishop Auckland AFC
The donation of tables and display stands to a famous old football club has helped to kit out a shelter in memory of a much-loved supporter.
The items, given to Bishop Auckland AFC by developer...
More Foster Carers Needed in County Durham
Durham County Council is appealing for more foster carers. Although the number of foster carers in County Durham is rising, the council says that more are still needed to provide a loving home for...
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