1+ day, 2+ hour ago  (497+ words) The council held a commemorative event at The Story in Durham to mark Armed Forces Week, which runs from 22 to 28 June. The event was hosted by Cllr Robbie Rodiss, Chairman of Durham County Council, Cllr Dawn Bellingham, Cabinet member for…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago  (335+ words) Students from the college's Level 2 Site Carpentry programme have completed the extensive refurbishment of a traditional farm trailer that had fallen into such a poor state of repair it could no longer be used by the museum's farming team. The…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago  (298+ words) Cllr Amanda Hopgood, who became the first woman to lead Durham County Council, now begins her term as Mayor of Durham for 2026/27. Cllr Hopgood has served as a parish councillor since 2017 and was a district councillor from 2005 to 2009, before becoming…...

2+ week, 15+ hour ago  (516+ words) Brassed On will take over Gala Durham on Saturday 18 July, bringing together an exciting mix of rising talent and live brass ensembles for a series of unique collaborations and memorable performances that blend contemporary music with the rich tradition of…...

2+ week, 1+ day ago  (626+ words) Durham Energy Council consists of local volunteers aged 18 to 85 from former mining communities. Its goal is to ensure working-class voices have a meaningful voice in the UK's renewable energy transition, and help ensure economic benefits of the shift to renewables…...

2+ week, 1+ day ago  (381+ words) The advanced "60, 000 paediatric diagnostic device has been gifted to Darlington Memorial Hospital, enhancing children's cardiac services and helping to reduce waiting times for young patients who require detailed heart examinations and monitoring. The new machine will allow clinical teams to…...

2+ week, 2+ day ago  (169+ words) A popular fixture in the city's calendar for more than six decades, the City of Durham Show came to an end in 2000. Now, organisers are reviving the event on Sunday 13 September, with plans to celebrate local talent, showcase community organisations…...

2+ week, 3+ day ago  (391+ words) The group of 14 children from St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, in Coundon, near Bishop Auckland, travelled to the town of Estepona, on Spain's Costa del Sol, to explore new experiences and learning opportunities. The County Durham delegation was warmly greeted…...

2+ week, 3+ day ago  (410+ words) A group of 14 children from St Joseph's Catholic Primary School in Coundon, near Bishop Auckland, travelled to Estepona on the Costa del Sol as part of a Government-funded travel initiative, giving them the chance to broaden their horizons, develop new…...

2+ week, 3+ day ago  (502+ words) Taking place at Broomside Park on Saturday 20 June 2026, the event will also mark the organisation's first anniversary and the launch of a new two-year programme designed to bring communities together through seasonal celebrations. The free event will run from 1pm to…...