Keen gardeners from East Durham sought for outdoor spaces photography competition
Keen gardeners across East Durham are being invited to take part in a photography competition to share how outside spaces have helped them through the... Read More
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Seaham Food Festival moves online
Food lovers can stock up on their favourite treats while supporting some of the region’s best producers when a popular festival moves online. Seaham Food... Read More
Prestigious tourism award win for Seaham Hall Hotel
Durham’s five-star boutique hotel, Seaham Hall, has scooped Gold in the Small Hotel of the Year category at the prestigious North East England Tourism Awards.... Read More
Popular online stories to continue through May
New virtual storytelling sessions are to continue throughout May following their initial success. Durham County Council’s library service recently began teaming up with artists to... Read More
County Durham residents encouraged to celebrate VE Day safely from home
As the 75th anniversary of VE Day approaches, arrangements are being made to help people in County Durham commemorate the occasion safely at home. In... Read More
Panto stars visit poorly children who are spending this Christmas in hospital
Cast members from the Gala Theatre’s panto paid a special visit to children spending the run up to Christmas in hospital. The Durham City venue’s... Read More
Ho ho ho as Santa Claus comes to Hardwick Park
Father Christmas will be welcoming visitors to his festive yurt for two weekends in the lead up to Christmas. Hardwick Park is once again inviting... Read More
One More Sleep brings festive fun for little ones this Christmas
Little adventurers and their grown-ups can journey to a winter wonderland at a County Durham theatre this Christmas. The Gala Theatre’s production of One More... Read More
Ho ho ho… businesses urged to have fun within reason this Christmas
East Durham businesses are being warned to have fun this Christmas – but to be prepared for the problems which can come from an overly... Read More
Business Review – LG Therapy
Business Review, LG Therapy Review by East Durham News editor Leanne Fawcett (it can also be found in issue two of East Durham Business magazine).... Read More
For the love of panto…Gala Theatre’s festive production of Aladdin begins
Getting rugby tackled by schoolchildren, squirting audiences with water pistols and plotting world domination – it is all in a day’s work for a pantomime... Read More
Seaham Food Festival to return in 2020
A seaside town will serve up a second helping of culinary fun when a successful food festival returns next year. Organiser Durham County Council has... Read More
Peterlee pub to host Christmas carol concert to raise funds for church
Peterlee pub The Five Quarter will get into the festive spirit this December by hosting a carol concert to raise money for St Cuthbert’s Church.... Read More
Peterlee community garden triumphs at environmental awards
Inspirational examples of innovative design, environmental guardianship and community spirit have been recognised at an annual awards ceremony. The winners of the 30th anniversary County... Read More
Peterlee boxer prepares to square up in prestigious competition
A former East Durham College student is about to square up to the biggest opportunity of his boxing career as he prepares to compete in... Read More
East Durham families sought for Ant and Dec’s Saturday Night Takeaway
Producers of Ant and Dec’s Saturday Night Takeaway are looking for a family in East Durham who could receive the hit ITV series’ biggest surprise... Read More
Pop-up space to showcase County Durham food produce proves a hit with shoppers
A three-month long pop-up programme to give food and drink producers from across County Durham the chance to showcase their products and explore potential routes... Read More
CCBC stars head to Seaham to kick off their summer tour
CBBC and Panto stars Danny Adams, brother Mick Potts and dad Clive Webb will be pitching up the big-top at Seaham next week to prepare... Read More
Investment and regeneration continues as new cinema opens its doors in Durham
As a new cinema opens its doors in Durham City, councillors have spoken of the important role private sector investment plays in boosting the economy.... Read More
Peterlee Netball Club launches with grant from believe housing
A new netball club for east Durham youngsters has been set up thanks to support from a leading housing association. Families have the opportunity to... Read More
15,000 people head to inaugural Seaham Food Festival
Almost 15,000 people headed to the first Seaham Food Festival yesterday (Sunday). County Durham’s spectacular heritage coast provided a beautiful backdrop to the event, with... Read More
Seaham gears up for its very first food festival
As Seaham gets set to host its first food festival this weekend, visitors are being encouraged to plan their journeys in advance. Seaham Food Festival... Read More
Seaham Food Festival just one month away
Children’s cookery workshops, live music and bingo with a refreshing twist – a food festival will serve up more than delicious dishes next month. Excitement... Read More
Relive your school days as comedy educates audiences at Durham theatre
A hilarious and fastmoving comedy will transport theatre goers back to their school days this week. Tickets are still available for the Gala Theatre’s latest... Read More
Northumbria in Bloom judges head to Durham for judging
Green fingered groups, volunteers and residents are hoping for horticultural success after a visit from competition judges. Representatives from the Royal Horticultural Society headed to... Read More
Sporting greats and intrepid explorers inspire all at Durham Adventure Festival
Adventurers of all ages were out in force in Durham this weekend when the city hosted the region’s most adrenaline-fuelled festival. Durham Adventure Festival attracted... Read More
Top chefs John Torode and Phil Vickery signed up for Seaham Food Festival
Top television chefs John Torode and Phil Vickery are set to wow food lovers at a new food festival on the County Durham coast this... Read More
Beamish Museum’s Emily wins prestigious national tourism award
Beamish Museum’s Emily Hope is celebrating after being named national VisitEngland Tourism Superstar. Emily, who works at the museum’s Entrance, is thrilled to have won... Read More
Plan your travel as popular food festival approaches
As excitement builds for one of the region’s favourite food festivals, visitors are being encouraged to plan their journeys in advance. Tens of thousands of... Read More
Durham gears up as cycling event returns for a record-breaking tenth time
A pro-cyclist will be back racing on home turf when Durham hosts the eagerly awaited OVO Energy Tour Series for a record-breaking tenth time. The... Read More
East Durham former couples sought for new series of Eating With My Ex
Eating with My Ex, the Bafta-nominated BBC Three show which reunites former couples over dinner to pick over the bones of their failed relationships, is... Read More
Trimdon brass band on song as it progresses to national finals
Trimdon Brass is in line for national glory after qualifying to represent the North East of England in the finals of the countrywide Brass Band... Read More
More famous faces announced for Bishop Auckland Food Festival
Two television personalities who have been entertaining people of all ages for more than a decade will help to ensure a County Durham food festival... Read More
Peterlee brass band announces plans to establish music academy
One of County Durham’s most popular brass bands has announced plans to establish a music academy as part of its 25th anniversary celebrations. GT Group... Read More
MasterChef’s Gregg Wallace heads to Bishop Auckland Food Festival
His passion for good food made him the perfect choice to co-host BBC MasterChef and now the nation’s most famous greengrocer is headlining Bishop Auckland... Read More
East Durham residents invited to have their say on green spaces
People are being invited to take part in a consultation aimed at maintaining key green spaces in County Durham. Allotment tenants, waiting list applicants and... Read More
The Gruffalo author’s delight as Zog takes to the stage in County Durham
Gruffalo author Julia Donaldson has spoken of the power of books and theatre to transport people to a different reality ahead of a live adaptation... Read More
Disability Cricket Programme launches in Durham
A new disability cricket programme called Super 1s was launched in Peterlee on Thursday 17 January by regional governing body Durham Cricket Board in partnership... Read More
Durham Cathedral illuminated as Archbishop launches Night Of The Stars
The Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, launched the Church of England’s Night of the Stars outside Canterbury Cathedral where a spectacular light show was projected... Read More
Beauty and the Beast brings festive cheer to audiences this Christmas
It’s a tale as old as time, but theatre audiences will fall in love all over again with one of the most popular fairytales ever... Read More
Little elves and their grown-ups invited to theatre’s festive toyshop
A magical toyshop has opened its doors to theatre-goers in Durham this week. Once Upon a Christmas is the latest family show to be produced... Read More
Martial arts sessions available for East Durham children
A Korean martial arts class for kids has arrived at Wingate Community Centre. Master Kim Beom is now holding a Hapkido session at the centre... Read More
Renowned historian to help mark end of major First World War project
A leading historian who played a key role in adapting War Horse for the big screen is to speak at a special conference marking the... Read More
Last chance to book your place at Muddy Mayhem
There’s just one day left to secure your place for the North East’s most action packed obstacle course. On Sunday, September 30, Muddy Mayhem, organised... Read More
East Durham contestants sought for Bradley Walsh game show
People across East Durham are being asked to apply for the third series of ITV’s Cash Trapped, fronted by Bradley Walsh. After a successful second series... Read More
Terry Laybourne’s European wine bar to open later this month
A new European wine bar created by renowned chef and restaurateur Terry Laybourne will open its doors at the end of the month. The development... Read More
Netball club is looking for new members
A netball club is looking for new members with the call open to players of all abilities. East Durham Belles Netball Club is looking for... Read More
Young people from East Durham sought for new reality TV show
Young people from across the North East are being invited to audition for a new reality TV show. London-based production company Lime Pictures is holding... Read More
East Durham is the inspiration for new art exhibition in Seaham
East Durham and its local history and stunning coastline is the inspiration behind a new exhibition of works at a cultural hub in Seaham. Artist... Read More
Luciano restaurant proves a hit less than a week after opening
A bistro restaurant which has been housed within a former public house in Peterlee has attracted hundreds of diners in its first week since opening.... Read More