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Visitors Encouraged To Help Protect The County's Coastline

Visitors Encouraged To Help Protect The County’s Coastline

Visitors to County Durham’s coastline are being encouraged to help protect the local environment as restrictions continue to ease. Durham County Council is asking everyone to follow the new Countryside Code, which has recently been...
Easter Family Fun at Durham's Gala Theatre

Easter Family Fun at Durham’s Gala Theatre

Durham’s Gala Theatre will be staging two family friendly shows over the Easter period. Those looking for pre-historic adventures might enjoy Dinosaur World. This new, interactive show will feature a number of lifelike monsters such...
Farm Cats in Need: Could Your Outdoor Space Be Their New Home?

Farm Cats in Need: Could Your Outdoor Space Be Their New Home?

Do you have the space for a farm cat? The RSPCA has issued a desperate plea to find homes for farm cats who prefer exploring the great outdoors...
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BRASS 2018 to Make Durham Swing this Summer

This summer County Durham will be hosting a very loud celebration of all things brass. Some of the world’s top brass-orientated bands and musicians will be performing at BRASS 2018, a ten-day extravaganza from Friday...

Durham OnAir Launches on Freeview Channel 277

Durham OnAir, the local radio station for County Durham, has launched on a new free to air Digital TV Radio channel. UK Radio Portal launched nationally on 21st September, available on Freeview Channel 277. The interactive...

County Durham Businesses Receive £76 million

More than 7,000 grants have been paid to County Durham businesses to help them deal with the effects of the government lockdown To date, The Council has now paid more than £76 million, which is...
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Durham Libraries Now Offering Thousands of Free Audiobooks

County Durham booklovers will soon have the chance to listen to many of the works of their favourite authors – all for free. Hundreds more online audiobooks have now been made available to library users...

Beamish Museum Launches Appeal for Help

Beamish, The Living Museum of the North, is today launching a fundraising appeal. The open air museum is a charity that relies on visitors for 95% of its income, including ticket sales and catering and...

Shielding Residents Advised to Stay at Home for Another Month

County Durham residents who were asked to stay isolated are urged to take extra care as restrictions begin to ease. It follows updated government advice stating that although people who are shielding remain vulnerable, they...
Durham Residents Share Views On The County's Future At Virtual Meetings

Durham Residents Share Views On The County’s Future At Virtual Meetings

Virtual events are being held to thank people and groups across County Durham for their good work during the pandemic and to gather views on the future of the area. Durham County Council has been...

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