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Durham Miners’ Gala Expecting Crowds of 200,000 Due to Corbyn Factor

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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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Durham University Ranked as 4th Best in the UK

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Durham University has been ranked as the fourth best higher education institution in the country, according to The Guardian University League Tables for 2018. The...
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Durham University Students to Protest at ‘Sky High’ Accommodation Fees

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Students at Durham University are organising a petition and a public protest against what they complain are overly expensive student accommodation fees.  The students claim...
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There’s Far More than Rowing on Offer at Durham Regatta 2017

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In addition to two great days of rowing action, Durham Regatta is set to provide the public with plenty of entertainment on Saturday June...
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Jeremy Corbyn to Speak at Durham Miners’ Gala 2017

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It has been confirmed that Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn will speak at the 2017 Durham Miners’ Gala on Saturday July 8th. Mr Corbyn spoke at...
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