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31 pictures as crowds enjoy sun-soaked 139th Durham Miners' Gala
A scorching Saturday saw the annual Durham Miners' Gala take place.
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19 pictures of iconic pit banners being proudly displayed at Durham Miners' Gala
Hosted by the Durham Miners Association since 1871, the Gala is the world's greatest celebration of community, international solidarity, and working class life
Durham Miners' Gala in full swing as crowds gather for speakers - live updates
This is the 139th event, held annually to celebrate community, solidarity, and working-class life
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Seaham Food Festival Returns: Family Fun and Celebrity Chefs on Seaside August Weekend
Traders from across County Durham and beyond are preparing for the return of next month’s Seaham Food Festival. The free Durham County Council event will be back on Seaham’s coastline on Saturday 2 and Saturday 3 August, and visitors can look forward to a weekend full of tasty treats from the re...
Durham Student Crowned National Poetry Champion at Shakespeare’s Globe
Seventeen-year-old Charlie Liddell, a pupil at Durham Sixth Form Centre, Durham has been crowned Poetry By Heart National Champion in the Grand Finale of the national poetry speaking competition held at Shakespeare’s Globe in London on Monday 7 July. Charlie chose to perform ‘The Wife of Bath’...
Festival all set to bring Durham alive with the sound of music from this weekend
A jazzy tea dance and Party In The Park are among the attractions at the July 13-20 Durham Brass Festival
RSPCA’s Busiest Day Reveals Hidden Summer Struggles for Thousands of Animals
The RSPCA is bracing for its busiest period as new figures show that 10 July is the charity’s busiest summer day with officers dealing with over 1,000 incidents and animal centres and hospitals caring for, rehabilitating and rehoming large numbers of animals. Last year, the charity’s frontline r...
Sex offender breached court order by contacting vulnerable victim days after release
A sex offender was only out of prison for a few days before contacting the "vulnerable" victim of one of his previous crimes, a court heard.
Excitement as initial work starts on site of new County Durham hospital
Initial groundwork to create a new hospital in County Durham has commenced.
First in County: Durham Trinity Hosts Innovative Sensory Learning Experience for Over 200 Students
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Durham developer shortlisted for national award for its community work
County Durham-based developer Banks Homes has been shortlisted for the Best Community Initiative at the 2025 Housebuilder Awards, recognised for its Cathedral Meadows development in West Rainton
Machete-wielding hostage taker was tackled by Durham officer who suffered knife wound
A heroic firearms officer who was injured with a machete while rescuing a hostage from an armed attacker has been nominated for a national bravery award.
Newly trained police sniffer dogs are the latest canine recruits for Durham force
Durham Police’s Dog Support Unit has welcomed three new sharp-nosed canine recruits to its team.
Family pay tribute to 'truly unique' grandad who died in crash with HGV on A690
A heartbroken family has paid to their “truly unique” grandad who tragically died after a HGV crash in County Durham.
Booze-fuelled Darlington driver was reported by rowing partner after drinking session
A man made the costly mistake of getting into his car to drive to the end of the street and back while trying to cool off after a drunken row with his partner.
Actor Mark Gatiss 'thrilled' to be awarded honorary degree by Durham University
Sherlock actor Mark Gatiss has been awarded an honorary degree by Durham University as part of the institution's graduation ceremony.
Battered copper bugle sounded at Battle of the Somme was reunited with DLI soldier
A battered bugle held a pivotal role in the Battle of the Somme.
Durham named one of UK’s least stressful moving destinations
Durham has been named one of the least stressful cities to move to in the UK, new research has revealed.
Three new County Durham banners to be blessed at traditional Miners' Gala service
Banners from County Durham communities will be blessed as part of a traditional Durham Cathedral service which has been a part of every Miners' Gala since 1897.
The Rifles’ Sounding Retreat to Honour County Durham’s Military Heritage at The Story
County Durham residents are invited to celebrate their shared heritage and longstanding ties with The Rifles at a special event taking place next week at a local heritage and registration venue. The Story at Mount Oswald – a Durham County Council site – will host The Rifles’ Sounding Retreat i...