Culture news

Pat Barker CBE, Helen Fielding, Jodi Picoult and Terry Deary are among the best-selling authors appearing at this year's Durham Book Festival.

Local artists are being given an opportunity to showcase their work to the public.

A new visitor attraction celebrating the past, present and future of County Durham is now open to the public.

A blue plaque has been unveiled on a house once lived in by the first Honorary Freewoman of Durham.