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North East Artists Chosen to Light up Lumiere 2017

David Sunderland -
Five north-east artists have been chosen to contribute to Lumiere 2017, the festival of lights that will illuminate Durham this autumn. Earlier this year, the...
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Durham Researcher Uncovers Massive Government Surveillance Campaign

David Castleton -
A Durham University academic has uncovered an enormous surveillance campaign by the British government directed at industrial workers suspected of being communists.  Research by Dr...
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Durham Castle Goes Medieval for Family Fun Day

David Sunderland -
The iconic landmark of Durham Castle is to host a medieval-themed day for families on Sunday.  The castle – which, along with Durham Cathedral, is...

Vanessa Truong Makes WSOP History

Barry Kirkham -
Raleigh's own Vanessa Truong made World Series of Poker history this year when she walked away the No Limit Hold‘em main event champion at...
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Durham Miners’ Gala Expecting Crowds of 200,000 Due to Corbyn Factor

David Sunderland -
The Durham Miners’ Gala is this year expecting record-breaking crowds of up to 200,000 people. This would be an increase on last year’s –...
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Parrots and Poisonous Spiders in the UK? Durham Researchers Map Invasive Species

David Sunderland -
You might be surprised to know that rose-ringed parakeets have become a common feature in London parks, that a plant from the Himalayas can...
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Blackman-Woods Boosts Majority as Labour Wins Durham City

David Sunderland -
Durham City has once again returned Dr Roberta Blackman-Woods as its Labour MP. Dr Blackman Woods has held the seat since 2005. In 2015, she...
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Durham Miners’ Gala Music Festival Cancelled

David Sunderland -
A music festival that was due to be a key part of the Durham Miners’ Gala 2017 has been cancelled.  The Marras Festival – which...
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Massive Durham Arts Festival Starting Tomorrow

David Sunderland -
Durham Festival of the Arts, which will run from 2nd to 23rd June, is set to bring over 30 unique cultural events to the...
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Hot Air Balloons to Fill Durham Skies this Weekend

David Sunderland -
This weekend will see a host of hot air balloons filling the skies in and around Durham City.  The four-day Balloons InDurham festival will get...
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