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Award-Nominated Comedy ‘3 Minutes Inside My Brain’ Heads to Durham Fringe
Jennifer Jordan’s solo show “3 Minutes Inside My Brain”, which was recently nominated for Outstanding Neurodiverse Performance award at Brighton Fringe, is coming to Durham Fringe in July. 3 Minutes Inside My Brain is a whistle-stop tour through the fascinating, exuberant and surprising world ...
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Charity fundraiser and former delivery driver becomes new mayor of Durham city
Councillor Gary Hutchinson says he is 'honoured' after he was officially appointed to the role of Durham city's new mayor
Bake Off Stars and MasterChef Legends to Cook Live at Seaham
Two star bakers, popular television presenters and the BBC MasterChef Champion of Champions are among the famous faces heading to a North East food festival this summer. Durham County Council has announced which chefs will be joining headliner John Torode MBE when Seaham Food Festival returns on Sat...
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County Durham pub to become house after plans approved by council
The King's Head in Cockfield is set to be turned into a house after plans were approved by Durham County Council.
DementiaNet: The Calm, Clear Resource Changing Online Support for Dementia
This week marks Carers Week and the launch of a new web platform created to support people living with dementia and those who care for them. Developed using lived experience and extensive research, the platform fills a gap in user-friendly online support, with a highly personalised and empowering ...
Children's home to open in popular County Durham area despite local concerns
A Children’s home will be built in a popular County Durham residential area despite local concerns.
Award-winning actors among seven to receive honorary Durham University degrees
Sedgefield's Mark Gatiss and Peterlee's Gina McKee are among those receiving honorary degrees from Durham University this summer
Durham University ranked in UK's top five in 2026 league table
Durham University's ranking has been revealed in the Complete University Guide 2026. Find out where the uni ranked in the UK.
Durham Regatta organisers apologise after 'unfortunate accident' kills cygnet
Organisers of Durham Regatta have apologised after an 'unfortunate accident' saw a cygnet killed during Saturday's boat race on the Wear.
Rankings for ALL North East and North Yorkshire universities REVEALED
Complete University Guide for 2026 has revealed the national rankings for all of the higher education offerings in the North East and North Yorkshire.
County Durham woman detained in Egypt following unconfirmed reports of assault
A North East woman, believed to be from County Durham, has been detained in Egypt following unconfirmed reports of assault
New College Durham’s Lily Storey Lands First Film Role in North East Comedy ‘Gan Canny’
Exciting News for New College Durham Student Lily Storey: We’re excited to share that one of New College Durham’s talented second year performing arts students, Lily Storey, had an amazing experience on set last week after successfully landing the role of Paige in Morning Sir Productions’ film...
Stalker threatened to blow up petrol station where ex worked before A19 police chase
A man who pestered his ex-partner as she worked at a petrol filling station, threatening to blow it up, was then involved in a dangerous high-speed police chase, a court heard.
Huge operation saved Durham man, 23, whose 'relentless cough' turned out to be rare cancer
Jean Paul Goule had a shocking 22cm tumour in his chest - affecting his heart and lungs
RSPCA Urges Action as Majority of Cats in Care Remain Unchipped a Year After Law Change
It’s been one year since compulsory microchipping for owned cats became law in England – but the RSPCA is warning that a majority of the cats coming into its care are still unchipped. Since 10 June 2024, it has been a legal requirement in England for owned cats over 20 weeks old to be microchipp...
Trial of issue will resolve County Durham man's criminality over £38k possession
A man who has admitted having £38,000 of illegally-made money in his possession, disputes his level of involvement in criminality.
A ghost, a cancer survivor, a crossing keeper, an evacuee: wonderful women of Witton
HISTORY is so often about men and their heroic deeds at war or down the mine or building ships or running railways or doing important stuff, but always at their side there were women who avoided the headlines and so too often didn’t get included in the history books.
Death of cygnet struck by rowing boat in 'unfortunate accident' mars Durham Regatta
An incident which saw a cygnet struck and killed by a rowing boat dampened the otherwise cheery mood at Durham Regatta on Saturday.
Durham Cricket Foundation holds second safeguarding conference
The Durham Cricket Foundation has held its second annual safeguarding conference, drawing volunteers and safeguarding leads from across the region.
The County Durham village described as a 'quiet corner of the region'
Mordon in County Durham has been described as a 'quiet corner of the region with timeless rural character' by visitors.