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Its ancient arches date back to the 13th century; it has supported fortifications, chapels and even a prison in its time; and it may...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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?...

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...

A map of the moon, a music box and an American superhero comic are among the items that have been placed in a time...

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...

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,...

Palm Sunday is an important date in the Christian calendar, but why is this day associated with processions, palms, donkeys, thunder, lightning, peas and...

Two County Durham schools have seen their Ofsted ratings go up from ‘good’ to ‘outstanding’.  ‘Outstanding’ is the highest Ofsted ranking available. Ofsted – the...

Durham University’s Oriental Museum is to stage an exhibition – entitled A Good Reputation Endures Forever: The Chinese Labour Corps on the Western Front...

Durham City’s MP and Durham University’s vice chancellor have both spoken out on the importance of EU students to Durham University. Both have insisted...

Have you ever felt – while bouncing along a pothole-pitted minor road – that the quality of the north east’s roads is getting worse? Well,...

Durham Brass Festival – which will feature sounds ranging from soul to jazz to traditional brass band music to classical – is set to...

High-ranking police officers, a prison governor and local business leaders are planning to spend a night sleeping rough in the cloisters of Durham Cathedral....

McMillan Cancer Support is looking for people in County Durham who can help shape cancer advice and support services. McMillan’s Joining the Dots project would...

This year’s Bishop Auckland Food Festival (BAFF) is to begin with a blessing from the Right Reverend Paul Butler, the Bishop of Durham. The Bishop...

An innovative centre offering help for those struggling with drug and alcohol addictions has opened in County Durham.  Saddler House Recovery Centre, funded by Durham...