Durham Gets a Royal Visit – But It’s Not Who You Think
Right now Durham is enjoying a visit from some very distinguished royal guests – but it’s not the Queen or Charles or Camilla who you’re likely to be glimpsing around our region. Our distinguished...
This July’s Durham Miners Gala
Durham Miners Gala
Held every year on the second Saturday in July the Durham Miners Gala is almost upon us. The 122nd Gala will again wend its way through the City to the beat of...
Scouting is Cool, but Help is Needed
Since Lord Baden Powell laid down the foundations stones of the Scouting movement the organisation has grown into a Worldwide movement of which the great man would rightly be proud.
The Scout Groups in and...
New Craft Market in Durham
There will be a Craft Market held in Durham Market Place on Sunday 19th June, with a vast assortment of produce on offer. Organisers Crafts in Durham are hosting the event that will run...
From 007s to Olympic Medallists – Which Well-Known People Studied at Durham University?
Well-Known People Who Studied at Durham University
It’s not surprising that a prestigious university like Durham has produced quite a glittering list of alumni. Ex-students and staff have been active in a wide range of...
The 183rd Durham Regatta
The Regatta has been a feature of Durham life since 1834, very much in keeping with the indomitable spirit of the people of the North East and the cultural richness of our fair City.
The...
Open Days for New Students in Durham
Students wishing to enter Durham University, England’s premier ‘red brick’ University, should be actively planning now for the September 2016 intake. To facilitate prospective students in making the correct choice the University is running...
Referendum, what referendum?
In case you haven’t heard there will be a referendum about whether the Country should remain in the EU or leave. The referendum will be held on June 23rd, just three weeks away. Leaving...
Back To Nature
Good news, the bonny River Wear is attracting many splendid bird species once again. A regular visitor to the River Wear as it meanders around the City a Grey Heron is picking off fish...
Durham Gates shopping centre’s £30m revamp to include a “boutique” cinema.
Durham Gates shopping centre's £30m revamp to include a “boutique” cinema.
The Durham Gates Shopping Centre in central Durham City presently hosts more than 40 diverse retail shops augmenting the City centre by its presence...