Film Director Ken Loach to Speak at Durham Miners’ Gala
Ken Loach, the director of the award-winning film I, Daniel Blake, will be a speaker at this year’s Durham Miners’ Gala.
As well as winning...
Durham Event to Discuss Massive Brexit Impact on Countryside
An event at Durham’s Gala Theatre is set to discuss the enormous impact that Brexit will have on farmers and the countryside.
The public debate,...
Do the Local Elections Results Signal a Landslide Election?
Do the Local Elections Results Signal a Landslide Election?
Labour suffered a historic loss in the local elections losing 320 council seats. The party managed...
Get Tips from the Very Best Musicians at Durham Brass Festival
The Brass Festival is coming to Durham this summer and up-and-coming musicians will have the chance to learn from some of the world’s jazz...
Durham Blues, Rhythm & Rock Festival – June 17th
Before we know it Summer will be upon us, and by popular demand, so will Durham Blues, Rhythm & Rock Festival.
Solid Entertainments is delighted...
Strange Occurrence at Durham – Durham History
An Irishman named Jerry Cooper from a young age had served in the Royal Navy as a ship rigger and also later becoming a...
A Brief History of the Great British Pound Coin
With the introduction of the brand new 12 sided Pound Coin into our change last month I thought it would be nice to look...
A Durham Breath – Local BBC Introducing Artist – Glenn Maltman
Glenn has been playing keyboards and composing instrumental music for over 30 years now. Born and still based in County Durham. He hails from...
Punk Poet Dr John Cooper Clarke Coming to Durham – Interview
Legendary punk poet Dr John Cooper Clarke will perform at Durham’s Gala Theatre on Saturday 6th May.
Born in Salford, Greater Manchester, John became well-known...
Ancient Durham Bridge to Get Makeover
Its ancient arches date back to the 13th century; it has supported fortifications, chapels and even a prison in its time; and it may...
Next Avengers Movie Being ‘Secretly Filmed’ at Durham Cathedral
Something mysterious is going on at Durham Cathedral.
Right now, Palace Green and the area around the cathedral are filled with equipment trucks, prop vans...
Rapper Will.i.am Joins Durham’s Atom Bank as Advisor
The Durham-based mobile banking company Atom Bank has announced that rap star will.i.am will be joining its board as a ‘strategic advisor’.
Atom Bank, which...
1960s Stars The Searchers to Play Durham’s Gala Theatre – Interview
The iconic and influential 1960s band The Searchers are due to play Durham’s Gala Theatre.
During a decades-long career, The Searchers have played alongside The...
Who Was St George and Why is he England’s Patron Saint?
23rd April is St George’s Day, but who exactly was England’s patron saint?
You may know that his cross – red on a white background...
Durham County Council Searches for ‘Real Nappy Advisors’
Have you ever thought you might like to spend your time persuading County Durham’s parents of the benefits of ‘real’ rather than disposable nappies?...
Snap General Election: Which North East Seats Could Change Colour?
Today Theresa May shocked many by announcing her intention to hold a snap general election on June 8th.
According to electoral law, two-thirds of MPs...
County Durham Time Capsule to Be Locked for 300 Years
A map of the moon, a music box and an American superhero comic are among the items that have been placed in a time...
Exciting Season of Shows Coming up at Durham’s Gala Theatre
Tickets are now on sale for a new, exciting season of shows at Durham’s Gala Theatre.
With the Brass Festival returning to Durham for its...
Easter Family Fun at Durham’s Gala Theatre
Durham’s Gala Theatre will be staging two family friendly shows over the Easter period.
Those looking for pre-historic adventures might enjoy Dinosaur World. This new,...
Peas, figs, thunder, donkeys – what do you know about Palm...
Palm Sunday is an important date in the Christian calendar, but why is this day associated with processions, palms, donkeys, thunder, lightning, peas and...
