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Your Chance to Get Creative as New Art Market Hits Durham

Durham’s residents will soon have the chance to look at and buy plenty of great art – and will even have the opportunity to...
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Hola! Bonjour! Durham Teachers to Brush up Language Skills Abroad

Some of County Durham’s language teachers will soon be brushing up their language skills abroad. Teachers from 13 County Durham schools – as well as...
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West End Star Coming Home to Durham for BRASS Festival

A star of London’s West End will be returning to his Durham roots to perform at the city’s BRASS festival. Matt Gent, from Page Bank...
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Security Guard Honoured after Saving Life at Durham Bus Station

A security guard who works at Durham Bus Station has received a national award after saving the life of a young female passenger. Robert Metcalfe...
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See Giant Public Artwork Take Shape across County Durham

This half-term holiday, County Durham residents will have the chance to watch a gigantic artwork taking shape. During the last few weeks, people have been...
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County Durham Prepares for Travellers Heading to Appleby Horse Fair

Preparations are underway in County Durham to assist Travellers and Gypsies passing through the county to Appleby Horse Fair. The event, in Appleby, Cumbria, will...
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Have You Ever Wondered Where Your Surname Comes from?

Have you ever wondered about the origins of different surnames? Do you have any idea where your own surname comes from? If you’d like answers...
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Light Installation among Durham Events Planned to Mark End of WWI

A new light installation may be set up in Millennium Place, Durham City, to honour County Durham soldiers who died in the First World...
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BRASS 2018 to Make Durham Swing this Summer

This summer County Durham will be hosting a very loud celebration of all things brass. Some of the world’s top brass-orientated bands and musicians will...
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Switching off the Lights Saves Durham Business £30,000 a Year

Do you ever think about how much money and energy you waste by leaving lights on unnecessarily? Here are some sobering statistics. Leaving just one...