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...
Have You Ever Wondered Where Your Surname Comes from?
Have you ever wondered about the origins of different surnames? Do you have any idea where your own surname comes from?
If you’d like answers to these questions, Durham County Record Office might be able...
Light Installation among Durham Events Planned to Mark End of WWI
A new light installation may be set up in Millennium Place, Durham City, to honour County Durham soldiers who died in the First World War.
The installation is one of several ideas that could...
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...
Switching off the Lights Saves Durham Business £30,000 a Year
Do you ever think about how much money and energy you waste by leaving lights on unnecessarily?
Here are some sobering statistics. Leaving just one light on overnight can cost a business £24 per year....
County Durham Suffragette Wins National Recognition
A suffragette and labour activist from County Durham has gained national recognition for her role in the struggle for the right of women to vote.
Connie Lewcock, a schoolteacher from Esh Winning, has been included...
Spanish Ambassador Pays a Visit to County Durham
The most senior Spanish official in Britain paid a visit to County Durham last week.
His Excellency Don Carlos Bastarreche Sagues, Spain’s Ambassador to the UK, toured Durham’s World Heritage Site and Bishop Auckland as...
The Faithful Durhams: Fighting for a Full-time Home for the DLI Collection
After a two-year struggle, a campaign group called The Faithful Durhams feel they are finally making progress in securing a permanent home for the Durham Light Infantry (DLI) Collection.
The collection – covering 200 years...
Durham Gets Almost £650,000 to Help with Troubled Families
Durham County Council is to receive almost £650,000 in central government cash in a pioneering approach to helping struggling families.
The national Troubled Families programme aims to assist families affected by issues such as long-term...
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