Glittery Drag Inspired Show Coming to Durham Gala
A glittery show inspired by the drag scene and dealing with LGBTQ+ issues will be staged at Durham’s Gala Theatre this Friday.
Drag Me to Love – by Newcastle-based company Bonnie and the Bonnettes –...
Spooky Play to Celebrate Ancient History of Durham’s Crook Hall
A play is to bring to life the 800-year-old story of Durham’s grade-one-listed manor house Crook Hall, including the legend of its alleged haunting.
The White Lady – a Tapestry of Crook Hall will feature...
Lumiere Lighting Conference to Draw Delegates from over 70 Cities
A major conference on lighting – which will coincide with the Lumiere festival – is expected to draw international delegates from more than 70 cities to Durham.
Architects, engineers, planners, lighting designers and mayors will...
Gardeners Rewarded for Making Durham Such a Bloomin’ Success
Durham’s amateur gardeners have been rewarded for helping Durham City triumph in the recent Northumbria in Bloom contest.
Not only did Durham win gold in the competition’s Small City category, but Durham also won the...
Students Warned about River Safety as Freshers’ Week Kicks off
With Durham City full of new students as the university’s Freshers’ Week begins, concerns have been raised about river safety.
Over the last few years Durham – along with other university cities like York –...
Smartphone App for Toddlers to Be Trialled at Durham University
A smartphone app aimed at the parents of toddlers is to be trialled at Durham University. The EasyPeasy app sends activities and tips to parents with the purpose of improving the language and communication...
Hardwick Live: The North East’s biggest music festival is back
Hardwick Hall is once again putting on an unmissable festival later this month, with bands, DJs and comedians all taking to the stage. The event is taking place in the hotel’s grounds on the...
Review May Save Durham’s Brutalist Dunelm House
Dunelm House – a Brutalist Durham building threatened with demolition – could be saved from the wrecking ball thanks to a recently announced review.
The building – a series of concrete cubes clinging to the...
Outdoor Classroom to Be Built on Riverbank below Durham Cathedral
An unusual classroom is being built on the banks of the River Wear in woodland below Durham Cathedral.
Natural materials – especially willow – are being used so that the classroom fits in with the...
Durham Cathedral Launches £10 Million Appeal for Urgent Repair Work
Durham Cathedral has launched a campaign to raise the £10 million needed to preserve the UNESCO listed monument over the next few years.
The Foundation 2020 campaign, which hopes to generate the £10 million by...
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Great British Bake Off 2016 finalist, Jane Beedle, will return this spring to the Bishop Auckland Food Festival to lead bread...
