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Performers ready to entertain at Seaham Food Festival
Published June 21, 2024 10.19am
A selection of street performances is set to accompany the food and drink at Seaham Food Festival.
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Giant prehistoric monsters on display in Bishop Auckland
Published June 10, 2024 11.11am
Visitors are invited to step back in time with two new exhibitions showing the giant prehistoric monsters that once roamed the UK and Europe.
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Durham Brass Festival goes back on the road
Published June 07, 2024 11.18am
One of the region's best-loved music events is once again going on the road when it makes its eagerly-awaited return next month.
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County Durham volunteers share their stories during Volunteers Week
Published June 05, 2024 11.49am
In a week when the contribution of volunteers is under the spotlight nationally, three County Durham residents have spoken about the transformational impact volunteering has had on their lives.
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Sunday chefs announced for Seaham Food Festival
Published June 04, 2024 10.12am
The full celebrity line up for Seaham Food Festival has been confirmed with the announcement of the final chefs who will be taking to the cookery stage.
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Free guided walks return to Seaham
Published June 03, 2024 9.28am
A popular series of guided walks in a County Durham coastal town will return this month.
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Regional stories told in four new short plays
Published May 29, 2024 10.59am
An evening of live theatre featuring four short plays from North East writers will be performed at a County Durham venue this week.
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Popular TV chefs to star at Seaham Food Festival
Published May 16, 2024 11.00am
Two popular TV presenters are among the first celebrity chefs to be announced for Seaham Food Festival.
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Durham Brass Festival just got bigger! Emerging artist showcase and DJ set among newly-announced shows
Published May 15, 2024 9.57am
A soul and funk band championed by Craig Charles; a modernist folk act which opened for both Sam Fender at St James' Park and Pete Doherty; and a Brazilian-born alt-pop artist whose music has appeared on Love Island.
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Crowds flock to Bishop Auckland to enjoy taste of popular food festival
Published April 21, 2024 4.13pm
Thousands flocked to this weekend's Bishop Auckland Food Festival, where celebrity chefs, tasty treats, and family fun were all on the menu.
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Bishop Auckland Food Festival is back this weekend! Here's all you need to know
Published April 17, 2024 1.55pm
Bishop Auckland Food Festival returns to the town this weekend, bringing celebrity chefs, street food traders, live entertainment, and fun family activities.
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More than 150 traders confirmed for Bishop Auckland Food Festival
Published April 10, 2024 11.18am
Curries, crepes, cocktails and mocktails will be among the mouthwatering delights on offer at next weekend's Bishop Auckland Food Festival.