Leisure and culture news

Audiences at Gala Durham theatre can look forward to a generous portion of local humour and community spirit at the end of this month, with a new play, inspired by and set in the north east.

Families can take a trip through 'Sherburn Forest' to find a heroic outlaw and his band of merry men and women, as a County Durham venue's annual festive panto returns to the stage.

A significant item of Durham City's heritage has been refurbished and enhanced for future generations to enjoy.

Free swimming sessions are returning to County Durham leisure centres this half term following the success of the summer holiday scheme.

Residents are being asked to have their say on plans to transform County Durham's leisure facilities.

Strengthening international links and creating more opportunities for young people to travel the world and learn about other cultures are the key aims of a new alliance.

The full programme of 37 international artworks for Lumiere 2021 has been revealed, following the announcement that County Durham has made it onto the longlist for UK City of Culture 2025.

News County Durham is a step closer to being crowned UK City of Culture 2025 has been met with joy and resolve by the partnership driving forward the bid

People interested in delving into their family history can find out more about the importance of title deeds through online sessions.

County Durham residents are being given the chance to nominate the important local buildings and heritage items which they value the most.

People across County Durham and beyond came to Bishop Auckland to celebrate all things food, when a popular festival returned this weekend with extra flavour.

The bravery, ingenuity and determination of County Durham individuals is being commemorated in a series of new blue plaques.

The trustees of an historic military collection have welcomed moves that could see exhibits and artefacts displayed at a new cultural and visitor destination in Durham.

County Durham will be transformed into a giant book club this October as 5,000 free books are gifted to residents as part of Durham Book Festival.

With just days to go until Bishop Auckland Food Festival, visitors are being encouraged to plan their journey ahead of the weekend.

A free bike loan scheme supporting workers to save money and travel healthier is being rolled out across County Durham.

News the BBC is to make its biggest investment in the North East in decades has been welcomed by the partnership spearheading County Durham's Bid to be UK City of Culture 2025.

In a bid to drive health and happiness, we are launching our biggest ever campaign to get people moving to benefit their physical health and mental wellbeing.

Foodies can look forward to a weekend of tasty treats and delicious dishes as traders across County Durham and beyond prepare to show off their produce at Bishop Auckland Food Festival.

A free exhibition featuring artwork from veterans and the Armed Forces community officially opened to the public at the weekend.