Soviet-era Photos Unearthed Showing Durham’s Links to Russian City
Photos from the late 1960s – deep in Russia’s Soviet era – have been unearthed which show the links between Durham and the Russian city of Kostroma.
On 5th July 1968, Durham Council signed a...
Gala Play to Tell Story of Scots Soldiers Locked in Durham Cathedral
Durham’s Gala Theatre is to stage a play based on the tragic story of a group of Scottish soldiers who were imprisoned in Durham Cathedral.
The soldiers were captured during the Battle of Dunbar in...
Famous War and Fashion Photographer Lee Miller Gets Gala Exhibition
The work of a well-known photographer – whose images ranged from snaps of Pablo Picasso to shots of the London Blitz – is to be exhibited at Durham’s Gala Theatre.
Lee Miller – whose photos...
County Durham Kids Shine in Song for Europe Contest
Children from across County Durham have taken part in their own version of the Eurovision Song Contest.
Over 300 children from 24 schools were in Durham City last week to participate in the fourth annual...
Your Chance to Get Creative as New Art Market Hits Durham
Durham’s residents will soon have the chance to look at and buy plenty of great art – and will even have the opportunity to get creative themselves.
On Saturday 16th and Sunday 17th June, a...
Hola! Bonjour! Durham Teachers to Brush up Language Skills Abroad
Some of County Durham’s language teachers will soon be brushing up their language skills abroad.
Teachers from 13 County Durham schools – as well as another two schools in the north east – will take...
West End Star Coming Home to Durham for BRASS Festival
A star of London’s West End will be returning to his Durham roots to perform at the city’s BRASS festival.
Matt Gent, from Page Bank near Spennymoor, learnt his stagecraft at Durham’s Gala Theatre Stage...
Security Guard Honoured after Saving Life at Durham Bus Station
A security guard who works at Durham Bus Station has received a national award after saving the life of a young female passenger.
Robert Metcalfe was working at the bus station when he was approached...
See Giant Public Artwork Take Shape across County Durham
This half-term holiday, County Durham residents will have the chance to watch a gigantic artwork taking shape.
During the last few weeks, people have been encouraged to send messages to Durham County Council, saying why...
County Durham Prepares for Travellers Heading to Appleby Horse Fair
Preparations are underway in County Durham to assist Travellers and Gypsies passing through the county to Appleby Horse Fair.
The event, in Appleby, Cumbria, will take place between Thursday 7th and Wednesday 13th June. A...
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