North East Artists Chosen to Light up Lumiere 2017
Five north-east artists have been chosen to contribute to Lumiere 2017, the festival of lights that will illuminate Durham this autumn.
Earlier this year, the...
Durham Castle Goes Medieval for Family Fun Day
The iconic landmark of Durham Castle is to host a medieval-themed day for families on Sunday.
The castle – which, along with Durham Cathedral, is...
Durham Miners’ Gala Expecting Crowds of 200,000 Due to Corbyn Factor
The Durham Miners’ Gala is this year expecting record-breaking crowds of up to 200,000 people. This would be an increase on last year’s –...
Parrots and Poisonous Spiders in the UK? Durham Researchers Map Invasive Species
You might be surprised to know that rose-ringed parakeets have become a common feature in London parks, that a plant from the Himalayas can...
Blackman-Woods Boosts Majority as Labour Wins Durham City
Durham City has once again returned Dr Roberta Blackman-Woods as its Labour MP.
Dr Blackman Woods has held the seat since 2005. In 2015, she...
Durham Miners’ Gala Music Festival Cancelled
A music festival that was due to be a key part of the Durham Miners’ Gala 2017 has been cancelled.
The Marras Festival – which...
Massive Durham Arts Festival Starting Tomorrow
Durham Festival of the Arts, which will run from 2nd to 23rd June, is set to bring over 30 unique cultural events to the...
Hot Air Balloons to Fill Durham Skies this Weekend
This weekend will see a host of hot air balloons filling the skies in and around Durham City.
The four-day Balloons InDurham festival will get...
Durham University Ranked as 4th Best in the UK
Durham University has been ranked as the fourth best higher education institution in the country, according to The Guardian University League Tables for 2018.
The...
Durham University Students to Protest at ‘Sky High’ Accommodation Fees
Students at Durham University are organising a petition and a public protest against what they complain are overly expensive student accommodation fees.
The students claim...