14+ hour, 25+ min ago   (640+ words) A former chapel of rest in a County Durham cemetery is preserving the remarkable stories of a mining community, including a pioneering miners’ leader, a Victoria Cross recipient and an Olympic diver. Tucked inside the grounds of Wheatley Hill Cemetery…...

2+ day, 11+ hour ago   (697+ words) The Durham County Council venue opens its doors on Saturday 22 August, with a vibrant programme of activities people of all ages will enjoy across the weekend and the remainder of the school holidays. Inspired by The Light’s inaugural exhibitions, We…...

3+ day, 18+ hour ago   (541+ words) Pet Shop Boys singer Neil Tennant, actor Christopher Eccleston and bestselling authors including Susanna Clarke and Lucy Foley are among the names announced for Durham Book Festival 2026. Organised by Durham County Council and produced by New Writing North, this year’s…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago   (549+ words) Luke Wilson, from Darlington, will run the world’s biggest half marathon to raise funds for the charity that gave his family a free place to stay just minutes from Newcastle’s Royal Victoria Infirmary (RVI) when his newborn son, Edward, became…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago   (246+ words) Where Light Meets Stone by Dan Saunders durhammagazine.co.uk I shoot almost exclusively in black and white because it strips everything back to the essentials. Without colour competing for your attention, the light, shadows, shapes and architecture become the…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago   (333+ words) The extra funding will help protect the county’s 3,800km road network, tackling deterioration early to significantly cut the number of potholes. Targeting preventative repairs on roads nearing the end of their serviceable life, and other areas where recurring faults are common,…...

2+ week, 3+ day ago   (362+ words) This prestigious civic honour, the highest award the Town Council can bestow, will be formally conferred for the very first time, marking a significant milestone in the town’s history. While the ceremony itself is by invitation only, members of the…...

2+ week, 4+ day ago   (517+ words) Seaham Food Festival is now less than a week away from its return on Saturday 1 August and Saturday 2 August, and final preparations are underway, led by organisers Durham County Council, to make sure it is another unforgettable year. As always,…...

2+ week, 6+ day ago   (256+ words) Members of Bannatyne Health Club Durham have been making use of a major upgrade to the gym’s fitness facilities, which was completed earlier this year. The improvements included a refresh of the gym’s cardiovascular equipment, providing members with updated machines…...

3+ week, 5+ day ago   (587+ words) Friends of Addison Park will host its annual Party in the Park from 12.30pm to 3pm on Saturday 1 August, with more than 1,000 people expected to enjoy a free family day out at the Browney Lane venue. A £500 grant from the Banks Group’s…...