Plans for a new holiday and leisure complex in Northumberland that could provide significant benefits for local people have been submitted for approval. The move could see 30 dormer style two-bedroomed holiday lodges with associated decking and car parking spaces along with a gym, swimming pool and restaurant constructed by developers Cheviot View Leisure Ltd. The post New Plans Submitted For Northumberland Holiday Lodges appeared first on Durham Magazine - Durham Deserves Good News.

Plans for the multi-million-pound refurbishment and extension of Durham Miners Hall have been approved. Durham County Council has backed the proposals to secure the future of the hall. Known as Redhills, the hall opened in 1915 as the purpose-built headquarters of the Durham Miners Association (DMA). The Grade II-listed hall in the Durham City Conservation The post Plans For Restoration Of Former Durham Miners’ Hall Get Green Light appeared first on Durham Magazine - Durham Deserves Good […]

An exhibition showcasing the work of celebrated children’s author and illustrator Judith Kerr – who created the classic tale The Tiger Who Came to Tea – is going on display at Durham’s Gala Gallery. Coinciding with the 50th anniversary of the much-loved classic, the exhibition will feature high quality facsimiles of Judith’s original illustrations and The post Celebrating Work of Famous Children’s Author appeared first on Durham Magazine - Durham Deserves Good News.

It’s hard to believe it’s been 20 years since Harry Potter & The Philosopher’s Stone first hit our screens. To mark twenty magical years since November 2001, when the first film adaptation of J.K Rowling’s boy wizard was released in UK cinemas, we’ve created a muggles’ guide to Harry Potter filming locations you can visit The post A muggles’ guide to North East Harry Potter locations appeared first on Durham Magazine - Durham Deserves Good News.

County Durham residents are being urged to stand together against domestic violence ahead of this year’s International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women. Durham County Council, Durham University and Durham Students’ Union are supporting the international day of action, also known as White Ribbon Day, on Thursday (25 November) and are asking people The post Taking Action Against Gender-Based Violence appeared first on Durham Magazine - Durham Deserves Good News.