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German Choir to Perform Mozart’s Requiem at Durham Cathedral

A 50-strong choir from the town of Tubingen, in Germany, is to team up with local musicians to deliver a stunning performance of Mozart’s...
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Prepare for Spooky Halloween Fun as Fright Night Returns to Durham

A scary family show is set to return to Durham’s Wharton Park this Halloween.   Following the success of last year’s event, Fright Night will...
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‘Hell Broke Loose’ – Rare WWI Photos Go on Show in Durham

Rare photographs from the First World War are now on show at Durham County Record Office.  The photographs show a British raid on a German...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...