Durham News

Upgrades to County Durham’s National Cycle Route 1

Durham County Council has been able to extend its current work on the county’s 23-mile stretch of the National Cycle Route 1 (NCN1), which runs from Dover to the Shetland Isles, thanks to additional...
Government Minister Observes Efforts to Support Durham Families

Government Minister Observes Efforts to Support Durham Families

A minister from the government has journeyed to County Durham to observe and gain insight into the efforts being made to support families. Secretary of State for Education Gillian Keegan visited Durham County Council’s Woodhouse...
Discover a Hidden Gem: Rare Durham Map to Hit the Auction at the Northern Antiques Fair

Discover a Hidden Gem: Rare Durham Map to Hit the Auction at the Northern...

Don't miss the highly anticipated return of the Northern Antiques Fair, a captivating event that will ignite your imagination with its array of creative ideas and remarkable works of art spanning various historical periods. The...
DurhamLearn Receives Glowing 'Good' Rating from Ofsted: Empowering Education Excellence

DurhamLearn Receives Glowing ‘Good’ Rating from Ofsted: Empowering Education Excellence

Ofsted has again bestowed a "good" rating upon County Durham's adult and community learning service, acknowledging its excellence in education provision. DurhamLearn, run by Durham County Council, provides education and training across the county with...
Primary School Collaborates with Local Author to Create Stunning Road Safety Mural

Primary School Collaborates with Local Author to Create Stunning Road Safety Mural

Students from a primary school in County Durham collaborated with a nearby author and illustrator to craft a captivating mural that serves as a reminder for drivers to prioritize safe driving. Youngsters from St Bede’s...
Popeyes® UK's North East Takeover: Bishop Auckland Welcomes New Drive-Thru

Popeyes® UK’s North East Takeover: Bishop Auckland Welcomes New Drive-Thru

A forthcoming Popeyes® drive-thru establishment is poised to arrive in Bishop Auckland this Spring. Popeyes® UK has officially disclosed the introduction of a new restaurant in Bishop Auckland on this present Monday, the 22nd of...
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Hot Air Balloons to Fill Durham Skies this Weekend

This weekend will see a host of hot air balloons filling the skies in and around Durham City.  The four-day Balloons InDurham festival will get underway tonight, with a mass launch of balloons from East...
Dave Spikey

Dave Spikey to Bring 30th Anniversary Tour to Durham Gala Theatre

One of Britain’s best-loved comedians is set to call in at Durham’s Gala Theatre on a tour that will mark his three decades in show business. Dave Spikey – most famous for writing and co-starring...
Digital Interactive Screens to Go up in Durham's Streets

Durham’s Historic Elvet Bridge to Be Protected in City Clean-up

This summer has seen efforts to clean up and repair some of Durham City’s best-known landmarks, such as the Market Place and Millennium Place. And this week, Durham’s historic Elvet Bridge is set to get...
Leyton-John Gibson

Durham Panto Stars Pop into Hospital to Spread Christmas Magic

Some festive special guests paid a visit to a County Durham children’s ward last week. Stars from this year’s Gala Theatre pantomime called in at the Treetops Ward, in...

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