Durham News

Rock Out with the Plastic Band this Easter Holiday

Rock Out with the Plastic Band this Easter Holiday

Gala Durham is inviting families to join in and rock along with their latest production, Plastic Band, during the Easter holidays. This show blends music with climate issues, offering positive approaches to address them. It...
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Dave Spikey to Bring 30th Anniversary Tour to Durham Gala Theatre

One of Britain’s best-loved comedians is set to call in at Durham’s Gala Theatre on a tour that will mark his three decades in show business. Dave Spikey – most famous for writing and co-starring...

CRY is the Cardiac Risk in the Young Charity. On Saturday they will Walk...

On Saturday 31st September at 11am the Seventh annual CRY Durham Riverside Walk will take place with participants walking the 8-kilometre course around the City. Walkers may sign up on the day to join in...
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Live Screenings of Shakespeare & Noel Coward Coming to Durham Gala

Durham’s Gala Theatre is to host live screenings of two compelling plays that deal with the dark side of money, success and fame. Timon of Athens is an adaptation of The Life of Timon of...

Massive Amounts of Public Snow Missing: Council Responsible

Gritters were having a big old gritting party all across the land last night, in readiness for the heavy snowfall today that people were relying on to get them off of work or school. 50...
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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...
More Foster Carers Needed in County Durham

More Foster Carers Needed in County Durham

Durham County Council is appealing for more foster carers. Although the number of foster carers in County Durham is rising, the council says that more are still needed to provide a loving home for...
Rapper Will.i.am Joins Durham's Atom Bank as Advisor

Rapper Will.i.am Joins Durham’s Atom Bank as Advisor

The Durham-based mobile banking company Atom Bank has announced that rap star will.i.am will be joining its board as a ‘strategic advisor’.  Atom Bank, which is the UK’s first digital-only banking service, says will.i.am will...

Front-of-House Facilities Will Be Refurbished at Gala Theatre & Cinema

Work at Gala Theatre and Cinema will include improvements to the foyer, bar area and box office areas as well as the introduction of an updated till system. The changes are being made to improve...

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...

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