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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...
Dave Wafer

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...
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Hi-tech Gear Trialled to Keep Durham Clean & Fight Climate Change

New cutting-edge technology has been trialled in County Durham, as part of efforts both to keep the streets clean and fight against climate change. An...
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Cricket World Cup Fanzone to Open in Durham City

The Cricket World Cup has been gripping fans of the sport since it got underway last month and in just a few days’ time...
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200 Durham Kids to Sing and Dance in Night of German Kultur

Kids from four County Durham primary schools are getting ready to accompany a professional musician in a huge performance in Durham City’s Millennium Square. More...
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A Blooming Celebration of County Durham’s Mining Heritage

A flowery tribute has been unveiled to County Durham’s 150 years of mining union history. The display – on Durham City’s Gilesgate Roundabout – is...
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Durham Volunteers Needed as Lumiere Returns for 10th Anniversary

With the spectacular Lumiere festival set to return to Durham this autumn, the organisers are calling on local people to get involved. This year will...
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Generous Durham Firm Gives Local Charity Vital Boost

A County Durham firm has made a vital donation to a community café that helps people with special needs. Workwear Express – based near Durham...

Epic Bike Ride to Raise Cash for Durham Special Needs School

Staff and supporters of a Durham school will complete an epic bike ride to raise much needed cash. A team of six cyclists will face...
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Havin’ It Large – 90s-style Rave Coming to Durham Festival

For those of us old enough to remember the joys of “havin’ it large” in the early 90s rave scene, a Durham festival this...