Local Student Makes Good, Becoming President of the Students Union.
Durham born student Matt Evens has turned disappointment into success. The ‘A’ level student suffered a setback upon opening the notification of his ‘A’...
What’s Happening? Check the Odds
If you want to know what is happening in the World check the betting odds. No, I am not suggesting that anybody gambles, never...
The Sun’ll come out Tomorrow’
So says the song. Hopefully, it will for weeks to come for the sake of everyone on holiday, whether the summer break is spent...
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...
Gold for Durham is a Blooming Success
Spectacular gardens tended with many hours of tender loving care have brought success to Durham City and County in the Royal Horticultural Society’s Northumbria...
Glass Half Full or Glass Half Empty?
I heard a lady on the bus say that it is only 165 days to Christmas. The person next to her said, ‘Yes, the family...
A few more Quaint Sayings and their Origins.
Whilst delighting in our mother tongue I take great pleasure and amusement from some of the commonly used sayings and how they came into...
The Wings Appeal is Flying High in support of ex RAF personnel in Durham.
Many young people are attracted to the armed services seeing the glory of the past and the prospects of a fine career in the...
Feeding Young People’s Aspirations and Developing Their Career Prospects.
Continuing the theme of young people seeking excitement, engagement, and fun activities, it is only right to point to some more excellent Cadet schemes...
Funny Excuses for Late Self Assessment Registration
Business operators and self-employed people are responsible for their own HMRC Tax Returns, the Returns must be completed and submitted in time, that is...