Durham News

Council Bids For £46.8 Million Bid To Restore Historic Town

Council Bids For £46.8 Million Bid To Restore Historic Town

A County Durham town is hoping to receive a significant economic boost and become a world-class visitor destination with the submission of a bid for almost £50 million in regeneration funding. Last year, Bishop Auckland...
Does your Durham Neighbour Have the Right to Own a Venomous Snake?

Does your Durham Neighbour Have the Right to Own a Venomous Snake?

The recent two-part ITV documentary Britain's Tiger Kings - On The Trail With Ross Kemp highlighted the growing problems associated with the keeping of wild animals as pets. In response to the documentary, Born Free’s...
New Chief Executive Appointed At The Living Museum Of The North!

New Chief Executive Appointed At The Living Museum Of The North!

Beamish, The Living Museum of the North is delighted to announce the appointment of Rhiannon Hiles as its Chief Executive. Rhiannon has been appointed by Beamish’s board of trustees, following a comprehensive recruitment process, and...
Inspiration For Durham Entrepreneurs At This Year's Festival of Enterprise

Inspiration For Durham Entrepreneurs At This Year’s Festival of Enterprise

The DABS Festival of Enterprise returns for its second year on 21 October, 2021 and is now open for registration. It will welcome more than 150 aspiring and new entrepreneurs to learn, be inspired,...
A muggles' guide to North East Harry Potter locations

A muggles’ guide to North East Harry Potter locations

It’s hard to believe it’s been 20 years since Harry Potter & The Philosopher's Stone first hit our screens. To mark twenty magical years since November 2001, when the first film adaptation of J.K Rowling’s...
Council Staff Support Children’s Hospital Services

Council Staff Support Children’s Hospital Services

Charitable council staff have donated toys and equipment to help young people receiving care at a Durham City hospital. Kind-hearted members of Durham County Council’s DurhamWorks team collected gifts and essential equipment for the Tree...
Brassed Off to take centre stage at Gala Durham

A Story of Love, Tragedy and Brass at Gala Durham

A story of love, tragedy and brass will take centre stage at Gala Durham later this year as the venue announces its next production. Based on the screenplay from the popular 1996 film starring Ewan...

The Grey Bull in Stanhope wins Pub of the Year Award

Richard Holden MP’s ‘Pub of the Year’ Award 2022 was created to celebrate the fantastic pubs, clubs, and hospitality in his North West Durham constituency. Over five hundred of Richard’s constituents took part, and many...
Durham County Council to raise Commonwealth Flag of Peace to honor Queen Elizabeth II's legacy

Durham County Council to raise Commonwealth Flag of Peace to honor Queen Elizabeth II’s...

As a component of this year's Commonwealth Day, the public is invited to endorse the Commonwealth of Nations Flag of Peace initiative. On Monday, 13 March, Durham County Council will raise the Commonwealth Flag of...
Lumo Joins Beamish Museum as the First Business Champion: Celebrating Heritage and Community Support

Lumo Joins Beamish Museum as the First Business Champion: Celebrating Heritage and Community Support

Beamish Museum is proud to announce Lumo, a renowned train operator, as its inaugural Business Champion. This exclusive program recognises businesses that go above and beyond to support the North East's most popular attraction. As part...

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