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Fill up Your Water Bottles for Free across County Durham

County Durham residents will soon be able to fill up their water bottles for free at parks, theatres, museums and council offices. In partnership with Northumbrian Water, Durham County Council has joined the Refill campaign...
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Durham Swimming Legend Honoured at Freeman’s Quay

The achievements of a legendary Durham swimmer are now on display at Freeman’s Quay Leisure Centre. Visitors will be able to view a prestigious trophy won by Durham-born Norman W. Sarsfield OBE MC (1920 –...
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Durham Hymns to Return for First World War Centenary

The Durham Hymns – songs that echo the voices of those affected by the First World War – will be performed again in Durham to mark the 100th anniversary of the end of the...
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Award-Winning Funny Man Ivo Graham to Play Durham Gala Theatre

The award-winning comedian Ivo Graham will be calling in at Durham’s Gala Theatre this autumn to perform his acclaimed Motion Sickness show. Ivo – the comically apologetic alumni of Oxford University and Eton – will...
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Durham Gala Theatre Holds Exhibition of Daring French Photographer

The work of a French photographer who challenged the gender expectations of her time is now on display at Durham’s Gala Theatre. The Exhibition, entitled Claude Cahun: Beneath this Mask, will run until Sunday 11th...
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Durham Business Park to Bring 6,000 Jobs & £400 Million Economic Boost

The ongoing development of a Durham City business park could lead to the creation of 6,000 jobs and boost the local economy by £400 million. The Aykley Heads business park – just a few minutes’...
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It’s Curtains for Plastic Waste at Durham Gala Panto

Durham’s Gala Theatre has an innovative plan to reduce plastic waste at this year’s panto. In previous pantomimes, a shower of plastic confetti has been released to mark the finale of each show. This year,...
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Iconic Musical Funny Girl Coming to Durham Gala Theatre

Durham’s Gala Theatre is to hold a screening of an exciting new production of the iconic musical Funny Girl. Michael Myers’ adaptation of the classic comedy – which has enjoyed a highly successful run in...
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Family Theatre Coming to Durham in the Form of Tabby McTat

County Durham’s families are to be treated to a new live theatre spectacular this Autumn. Tabby McTat the Busker’s Cat – from the creators of The Gruffalo – will be staged at Durham’s Gala Theatre...
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County Durham Motorists Driving on ‘Plastic Roads’

If you drive down the A689 near Sedgefield, County Durham, you could find yourself motoring along a ‘plastic’ road. During recent roadworks, a section of the A689 – between Butterwick Junction and the county border...

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