Tag: durham
Durham to Host Top Cyclists as The Tour Series Returns
Cycling competition The Tour Series is due to return to the narrow cobbled streets of Durham. On the night of Saturday May 27th, top...
Phoenix Dance Theatre Coming to Durham – Interview
The internationally renowned contemporary dance company Phoenix Dance Theatre is due to perform in Durham, at the Gala Theatre, on March 7th.
Started in Leeds...
County Durham Born UK’s Tallest Man Dies
The UK’s tallest man, Neil Fingleton from Gilesgate, Durham, has died. Mr Fingleton, who stood at 7 feet 7 inches, enjoyed a basketball and...
Internationally Acclaimed Phoenix Dance Theatre Coming to Durham
An internationally acclaimed contemporary dance troupe is due to perform at Durham’s Gala Theatre. On Tuesday 7th March, Phoenix Dance Theatre will be showcasing...
Mark Thomas to Bring ‘The Red Shed’ to Durham
The comedian and political activist Mark Thomas is to bring his award-winning show The Red Shed to Durham’s Gala Theatre.
The show was inspired by...
Durham Locals Asked to Contribute Ideas for Lumiere 2017
This autumn will see Durham City festooned with amazing pieces of art as Lumiere, the outdoor festival of lights, returns for the fifth time....
Durham Welcomes in Chinese New Year
Today is the first day of the Chinese New Year, which will be welcomed in Durham with some rather colourful celebrations.
The Year of the...
An Interview with Dave Kelly of the Blues Band
On February 4th, the Gala Theatre will host the legendary group The Blues Band. Formed in 1979 as a band “just to play the...
The Speak Easy at 33 Neville Street, Durham
Unlicensed saloons date way back to 1823 but it wasn’t until many years later, in Prohibition-era America in the 1920’s, the term "speakeasy" became...
Greggs Strengthens North East Roots with New Durham Store
Greggs bakers have opened a new shop in the Dragonville Retail Park in Durham City. The shop, which has seating and free wi-fi, has...
