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Durham News, Entertainment 17th September 2023

Harry Potter Actress Ellie Darcey-Alden Joins Durham Filmmaker’s Horror Project

Award-winning Durham filmmaker, Dean Midas has completed work on his new horror short, The Devil’s Stone and confirmed some big names have joined the cast. All of Dean’s films are shot using mobile phones in HD quality, using local locations, actors and crew. This has led to them gaining international recognition at several film festivals […]
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Durham News 3rd September 2023

Explore County Durham’s Rich Heritage for Free: Heritage Open Days 2023

Starting next week, County Durham will offer over 40 venues and attractions for families to visit at no cost. Durham County Council is sharing details of the 46 places taking part in this year’s Heritage Open Days, a national event that celebrates the architectural and cultural sites across England.  From Friday 8 to Sunday 17 […]
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Durham News 16th August 2023

RSPCA Heroic Rescue: Reuniting Stranded Gull with its Mother

An RSPCA rescue operation successfully reunited a young gull, stranded on a tall building in Hartlepool, with its mother. The gull was stuck in a narrow gap between a third-storey apartment and pillars fronting the rooftop of Park Tower in Park Road. The distressed young bird had been trapped for two days and a resident, […]
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Durham News 25th July 2023

Music for Wellbeing: Seaham Trinity Primary School Hosts Inspiring Performance by Heather Small and Andrew ‘Shovell’ Lovell

At Seaham Trinity Primary School, the pupils had the wonderful opportunity to enjoy a musical performance by none other than Heather Small, the renowned singer from M People, alongside the talented drummer Andrew Lovell, fondly known as “Shovell.” The show, thoughtfully arranged by Andrew’s company AjoiA, served as a farewell and a heartfelt thank-you gesture […]
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Durham News, Entertainment 2nd July 2023

Immerse Yourself in History: Killhope Lead Mining Museum’s Summer Holiday Program Revealed

The summer holiday program at Killhope Lead Mining Museum has been announced. This beloved museum in County Durham is offering a variety of free activities throughout July and August. Visitors can look forward to engaging theatre performances, captivating science demonstrations, and even the opportunity to experience a day as a blacksmith. Located in the picturesque […]
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Durham News 1st June 2023

Discover a Hidden Gem: Rare Durham Map to Hit the Auction at the Northern Antiques Fair

Don’t miss the highly anticipated return of the Northern Antiques Fair, a captivating event that will ignite your imagination with its array of creative ideas and remarkable works of art spanning various historical periods. The fair will take place at The Garden Rooms, located at Tennants on Harmby Road in Leyburn, North Yorkshire DL8 5SG, […]
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Durham News 12th May 2023

North West Durham MP Richard Holden crowns winner of Coronation card competition

Richard has organized a card competition for school children in North West Durham to commemorate the Coronation, which has been ongoing for the past few weeks. During a recent visit to St. Patrick’s RC School, Richard presented Jake Macnamee, a 10-year-old student, with the top prize for his design. Jake seemed absolutely thrilled with his […]
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Durham News 29th April 2023

Richard Holden MP Visits Reed in Partnership to Discuss Sustainable Employment Solutions

Richard Holden MP was invited to visit Reed in Partnership, a recruitment firm that actively assists long-term unemployed individuals in securing employment opportunities in our region. This visit is timely, given the recent release of robust employment statistics indicating a significant increase in the number of full-time employed individuals in North West Durham compared to […]
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Durham News 21st April 2023

Join the Feast: Bishop Auckland Food Festival is Back with a Bang!

The town of Bishop Auckland is hosting its annual Food Festival this weekend, featuring famous chefs, food vendors, live entertainment, and enjoyable activities for the whole family. The event, which is being coordinated by Durham County Council, will occupy the marketplace from 10 am to 5 pm on Saturday and 10 am to 4 pm […]
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Durham News 22nd March 2023

Experience a 1950s Cinema at Beamish!

Work is beginning on a cinema, toy shop and electrical shop in Beamish, The Living Museum of the North’s 1950s Town. The museum is recreating The Grand Cinema from Ryhope in Sunderland, where visitors will be able to enjoy a 1950s cinema experience. A toy shop named after the popular Romer Parrish store in Middlesbrough, […]
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