Dave Spikey to Bring 30th Anniversary Tour to Durham Gala Theatre

One of Britain’s best-loved comedians is set to call in at Durham’s Gala Theatre on a tour that will mark his three decades in...

Go from Sitting on the Couch to Running 5K in Just...

County Durham’s residents are being encouraged to make a healthy start to the New Year – with a programme that can take people new...

Enjoy a Stunning Winter Stroll with Walk Durham this January

Though it may be tempting to stay huddled up indoors with a warm cup of tea in these colder, darker months, a surprising amount...

Durham Researcher Uncovers Hair-raising Escapades of Exiled Monks

A researcher at Durham University has uncovered some unusual goings-on connected with the escapades of exiled Benedictine monks. Dr James Kelly has discovered that English...

£3 Million Wharton Park Restoration Wins National Recognition

A £3-million restoration project that has given a Durham City park a new heritage centre, café, play areas, and even a miniature car track...

County Durham Kids Get Hospital Visit from Christmas Panto Stars

Children in a County Durham hospital recently enjoyed a special Christmas treat – when they were visited by stars from Robinson Crusoe, this year’s...

Durham Schools Scoop Prizes for Biggest Pumpkin and Tallest Sunflower

Two local schools have triumphed in a north-east gardening contest – by growing County Durham’s biggest pumpkin and tallest sunflower. Early this year, Durham County...

Spring Programme Announced for Durham’s Gala Theatre

A brand new production of Alan Bennett’s Talking Heads, a drama inspired by the detective tales of Agatha Christie, and kids’ shows featuring whacky...

Durham Foodbank Flooded with Festive Donations from Council Workers

Hundreds of boxes of festive food have been donated to Durham Foodbank, thanks to the generosity of Durham County Council staff. Over the last few...

Durham Gala to Put on Relaxed Robinson Crusoe Pantomime

Durham’s Gala Theatre is to put on a pantomime adapted to people who might normally feel excluded from live performances. Such people could include those...