Youngsters Invited to Take over Gala Theatre This Summer
Young people are being invited to take over Durham’s Gala Theatre this summer – in order to create and perform a show of their...
Durham City Hopes for Victory as Britain in Bloom Judges Visit
Durham City, hoping for yet another victory in the Britain in Bloom contest, welcomed judges from the competition earlier this week.
The judges – from...
Celebrations as £670,000 Village Hall Rises from the Ashes
A County Durham village hall that was destroyed by fire has been replaced by a modern state-of-the-art building.
St John’s Hall in Meadowfield was devastated...
Record Breaking Crowds Flock to Durham’s BRASS Festival
Record-breaking numbers of people have enjoyed County Durham’s BRASS festival this year.
The festival – a 10-day celebration of a diverse range of brass-based music...
Durham Celebrates its Part in England’s Cricket World Cup Success
County Durham has been celebrating England’s recent Cricket World Cup triumph.
From providing venues to providing players, the county has contributed to a great World...
Music Stars to Celebrate County Durham’s Own Apollo Anniversary
An extravaganza of music and film will today take place in County Durham to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Apollo moon landing.
The celebrations...
County Durham Kids Can Rocket into a Reading Adventure
Kids in County Durham this summer will have the chance to take part in a fascinating moon-based adventure – all courtesy of County Durham’s...
Romans to Invade County Durham – for Weekend Festival
After a good few centuries, the Romans will once again be marching on County Durham – for Binchester Roman Fort’s annual festival.
The festival –...
Cash Sought to Preserve Durham’s Historic ‘Pitman’s Parliament’
A historic building in which Durham miners took history-making decisions is in need of funding.
The Durham Miners’ Association (DMA) have ambitious plans both to...
Work Starts on £4.5 Million Durham Junction Improvement Scheme
Work has begun on a £4.5-million scheme to improve a vital County Durham junction.
The work – on Junction 61 of the A1 (M) at...
