Lumiere Lighting Conference to Draw Delegates from over 70 Cities
A major conference on lighting – which will coincide with the Lumiere festival – is expected to draw international delegates from more than 70 cities to Durham.
Architects, engineers, planners, lighting designers and mayors will...
Gardeners Rewarded for Making Durham Such a Bloomin’ Success
Durham’s amateur gardeners have been rewarded for helping Durham City triumph in the recent Northumbria in Bloom contest.
Not only did Durham win gold in the competition’s Small City category, but Durham also won the...
Students Warned about River Safety as Freshers’ Week Kicks off
With Durham City full of new students as the university’s Freshers’ Week begins, concerns have been raised about river safety.
Over the last few years Durham – along with other university cities like York –...
Smartphone App for Toddlers to Be Trialled at Durham University
A smartphone app aimed at the parents of toddlers is to be trialled at Durham University. The EasyPeasy app sends activities and tips to parents with the purpose of improving the language and communication...
Review May Save Durham’s Brutalist Dunelm House
Dunelm House – a Brutalist Durham building threatened with demolition – could be saved from the wrecking ball thanks to a recently announced review.
The building – a series of concrete cubes clinging to the...
Outdoor Classroom to Be Built on Riverbank below Durham Cathedral
An unusual classroom is being built on the banks of the River Wear in woodland below Durham Cathedral.
Natural materials – especially willow – are being used so that the classroom fits in with the...
Durham Cathedral Launches £10 Million Appeal for Urgent Repair Work
Durham Cathedral has launched a campaign to raise the £10 million needed to preserve the UNESCO listed monument over the next few years.
The Foundation 2020 campaign, which hopes to generate the £10 million by...
‘Oh, Jeremy Corbyn’ – Over 200,000 Flock to Durham Miners’ Gala
Durham Miners’ Gala witnessed record crowds of over 200,000 on Saturday as ex-miners and their families, trade unionists and left-wingers flocked to the city to hear speakers like Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn and film...
North East Artists Chosen to Light up Lumiere 2017
Five north-east artists have been chosen to contribute to Lumiere 2017, the festival of lights that will illuminate Durham this autumn.
Earlier this year, the organisers of Lumiere 2017 made an open call for ideas...
Durham Castle Goes Medieval for Family Fun Day
The iconic landmark of Durham Castle is to host a medieval-themed day for families on Sunday.
The castle – which, along with Durham Cathedral, is part of a UESCO World Heritage Site – will be...
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