Referendum, what referendum?

  In case you haven’t heard there will be a referendum about whether the Country should remain in the EU or leave. The referendum will...

Back To Nature

Good news, the bonny River Wear is attracting many splendid bird species once again. A regular visitor to the River Wear as it meanders...

The Importance of Durham Cathedral

Not just a handsome landmark, the mother Church of the Durham Dioceses, dedicated to St Cuthbert, is immensely important in many ways. The Building...

Where Am I? June / July 2016

Can you guess where I am? If you think you know the answer, post it in the comments below:

The Origins of Durham City

Durham City, like many of the cities throughout England, is laden with rich history and a cast of historical characters that have made the...

Famous people from Durham

Durham City and County is the home of some very well-known and famous people who have in each case created a legacy for generations...

Harry Potter’s Durham and North East Connections

The very name Harry Potter conjures up memories of the great lad and his friends and their exciting times. But, did you know that...

UK Space Agency awards Business Durham

Business Durham is the economic development Company for County Durham whose purpose is to encourage and stimulate business throughout the County and encourage investment,...

Durham Gates shopping centre’s £30m revamp to include a “boutique” cinema.

Durham Gates shopping centre's £30m revamp to include a “boutique” cinema. The Durham Gates Shopping Centre in central Durham City presently hosts more than 40...

The Rise of AIRBNB in Durham

The Rise of AIRBNB and What is AIRBNB? According the Wikipedia ‘Airbnb is a website for people to list, find, and rent lodgings. It has over...