Bill Bryson Backs Durham Cathedral to Win BBC Countryfile Award
Acclaimed American travel writer Bill Bryson is supporting Durham Cathedral in its bid to win an award. The cathedral has been nominated in the...
More Fascinating Legends and Ghosts lurking in Durham’s Fair City
Ghostly happenings and legends are common place in Britain, one of The Tower of London’s ghostly visions is said to wander about at night...
Durham County Council Cleans up with Two Awards
Durham County Council has won two prizes at a national awards ceremony for its work in making County Durham a tidier place.
At the recent...
Haggis, whisky, bagpipes – what’s Burns Night all about?
Burns Night, which is observed on the evening of January 25th, is a celebration of the life and work of the Scottish Romantic poet...
Durham Locals Asked to Contribute Ideas for Lumiere 2017
This autumn will see Durham City festooned with amazing pieces of art as Lumiere, the outdoor festival of lights, returns for the fifth time....
Durham County Council Strives to Protect Services as Austerity Bites
Durham County Council has promised that it will protect frontline services despite the austerity measures being implemented by central government. The council aims to...
Antique Crosses Reunited in Somme Commemoration
Three memorial crosses will be reunited for the first time since they were raised by troops from the Durham Light Infantry in the Battle...
For Youngsters Looking for Adventure and Excitement the Durham ACF is...
Young people love adventure and activity, especially when it is organised, structured and challenging. Parents equally like to see their young people growing and...
Durham Student in 950-mile Trek to Somme Battlefield
A Durham University student has recently completed a 950-mile pilgrimage on foot to the site of the Somme, the First World War’s bloodiest battle....
Earthquake Occurs off North East Coast
An earthquake has happened around 100 miles off England’s north east coast. The quake measured 3.9 on the Richter Scale and occurred at a...
