Culture news

An exciting new approach to promoting the county was unveiled yesterday (18 March), with over 70 stakeholders attending the launch of the 'Durham story'.

Visitors to a County Durham heritage and registration venue have enjoyed a Bugle Breakfast.

The medals awarded to the eldest of four North East brothers who all fought with valour in the First World War are now back in his home county.

Three inspirational guest speakers who are excelling in their fields will take to the stage during a special event to mark International Women's Day next week.

BRILLIANT - the national commissioning scheme that invites people to create a new light work to form part of Lumiere Durham - is back.

The scale of change taking place at Durham Light Infantry (DLI) Museum and Art Gallery is now clearly visible, following the construction of a large steel frame on the site.

There's fun for all the family at Gala Durham this half term as The Baddies take to the stage.

The S&DR200 festival will launch with All Change, a spectacular open-air event in Bishop Auckland combining dazzling projections, drones and up to 100 live performers bringing history to life, on Saturday 29 March 2025

Fascinating untold stories of children from County Durham's past will be the focus of a new exhibition curated by young people.