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  • Could Your Dog Be a Lifesaver? Blood Donors Needed in Bradbury
    by Durham Tracy on 15th April 2026 at 7:00 am

    Could your dog help save a life? Pet Blood Bank UK is calling on dog owners in Bradbury to come forward and register their pets as blood donors to support other dogs in need. Wear Referrals in Bradbury is one of the charity’s host venues, and they are looking for happy, healthy and confident dogs The post Could Your Dog Be a Lifesaver? Blood Donors Needed in Bradbury appeared first on Durham Magazine.

  • New College Durham to Drive Future Skills with National Recognition
    by Zoe on 14th April 2026 at 5:25 pm

    New College Durham (NCD) has announced it has been selected as one of just four colleges nationwide to be recognised as an Advanced Manufacturing Technical Excellence College (TEC). These TECs will collaborate with employers, representative bodies, trade unions, strategic authorities and local government to deliver improved training and employment opportunities, helping to build the highly The post New College Durham to Drive Future Skills with National Recognition appeared first on Durham […]

  • Everything You Need to Know for Bishop Auckland Food Festival 2026
    by Durham Tracy on 13th April 2026 at 7:00 am

    Stalls are being set up and Bishop Auckland is looking its best as final preparations get underway for one of the region’s most popular events. The Bishop Auckland Food Festival is just days from returning, with Durham County Council making final arrangements ahead of welcoming visitors over the weekend of Saturday 18 and Sunday 19 The post Everything You Need to Know for Bishop Auckland Food Festival 2026 appeared first on Durham Magazine.

  • Raby Castle to Bloom with Stunning Floral Installation This Summer
    by Durham Tracy on 12th April 2026 at 9:39 pm

    A major lifestyle destination in the North of England is set to unveil a new floral installation titled Castle in Bloom. Launching on Saturday 2 May for the Bank Holiday weekend and running until the end of August, the display will transform several areas of County Durham’s Raby Castle with stunning floral arrangements inspired by The post Raby Castle to Bloom with Stunning Floral Installation This Summer appeared first on Durham Magazine.

  • Durham Retailer Woven Backs St Cuthbert’s Hospice with New Recycling Initiative
    by Zoe on 9th April 2026 at 5:24 pm

    Durham-based independent retailer Woven has launched a new suit recycling scheme in support of St Cuthbert’s Hospice. For a limited time, customers can bring a pre-loved suit in resellable condition to Woven’s main store on Elvet Bridge and receive a £50 voucher towards a new purchase. As well as refreshing wardrobes, the initiative ensures donated The post Durham Retailer Woven Backs St Cuthbert’s Hospice with New Recycling Initiative appeared first on Durham Magazine.

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