Leisure and culture news

The streets of Durham are set to come alive with the sounds of brass music when BRASS returns this summer.

A new exhibition which shares personal views of strength and wellbeing is now on show at a historic County Durham venue.

Schoolchildren are encouraging people of all ages to add to their list of cultural experiences to enjoy in County Durham before 2025.

Ambitious plans to drive growth, spark creativity and celebrate the extraordinary people and places of County Durham will be showcased to the UK City of Culture 2025 judging panel today.

A free bike loan scheme helping residents to save money and stay healthy is now available in Stanley.

Families in County Durham can enjoy free pool fun as part of a campaign to encourage safer swimming.

Olivier Award winning opera, high profile stand-up comics and fire-breathing family fun are just some of the highlights on offer at Gala Durham this summer.

Bishop Auckland Food Festival returned to its original spring date this year and was a roaring success, as people travelled from County Durham and beyond to celebrate all things food.

A replica of a wagon which would have travelled the Stockton and Darlington Railway has been returned to its former glory nearly two centuries after trains started using the line.

As excitement builds for the return of Durham BRASS Festival, Gala Durham is gearing up to welcome a host of world-renowned artists to the stage.

Celebrations are taking place across one County Durham town today, marking 75 years since it was created.

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

A story of love, tragedy and brass will take centre stage at Gala Durham later this year as the venue announces its next production.

Previously unseen illustrations of Roald Dahl's The BFG go on display at Durham's Gala Gallery this week.

Organisers of Bishop Auckland Food Festival are counting down the days until visitors are welcomed back to celebrate all things food.

New light is being shone on historic Durham Cathedral after the completion of a revamp project.

Young people are being encouraged to make a splash with free swimming sessions at County Durham's leisure centres as part of fun activities happening this Easter.

Performers at this year's Durham BRASS have spoken of their excitement ahead of its return after two years.

We are spearheading a bid for UK City of Culture status and look set to invest in order to help the TV and film industry grow across the region.

County Durham's illustrious rail heritage, thriving train building industry and pioneering cultural and economic ambitions make it the ideal home for the Great British Railways (GBR) headquarters.