Tag: CountyDurham
County Durham Celebrates Strong GCSE Results
Yesterday was GCSE results day and County Durham’s young people have continued to perform well despite major changes to the exam system.
Students across County...
New £2.5 Million Bridge for County Durham
A County Durham bridge that had to close for health and safety reasons is set to be replaced with a new £2.5 million structure.
Witton...
Historically Important County Durham Bridge Gets Vital Clean-up
The remains of a historically important County Durham bridge have received a much-needed makeover.
Gaunless Bridge, West Auckland, was once a vital thoroughfare for the...
Record Breaking Crowds Flock to Durham’s BRASS Festival
Record-breaking numbers of people have enjoyed County Durham’s BRASS festival this year.
The festival – a 10-day celebration of a diverse range of brass-based music...
Durham Celebrates its Part in England’s Cricket World Cup Success
County Durham has been celebrating England’s recent Cricket World Cup triumph.
From providing venues to providing players, the county has contributed to a great World...
Music Stars to Celebrate County Durham’s Own Apollo Anniversary
An extravaganza of music and film will today take place in County Durham to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Apollo moon landing.
The celebrations...
County Durham Kids Can Rocket into a Reading Adventure
Kids in County Durham this summer will have the chance to take part in a fascinating moon-based adventure – all courtesy of County Durham’s...
Romans to Invade County Durham – for Weekend Festival
After a good few centuries, the Romans will once again be marching on County Durham – for Binchester Roman Fort’s annual festival.
The festival –...
Work Starts on £4.5 Million Durham Junction Improvement Scheme
Work has begun on a £4.5-million scheme to improve a vital County Durham junction.
The work – on Junction 61 of the A1 (M) at...
Hi-tech Gear Trialled to Keep Durham Clean & Fight Climate Change
New cutting-edge technology has been trialled in County Durham, as part of efforts both to keep the streets clean and fight against climate change.
An...