Praise has been given to local children’s charity Rainbow Trust as nine-year-old Sophie from Durham rings her ‘end of treatment bill’ this month, marking the end of two years of gruelling chemotherapy. Rainbow Trust Children’s Charity supports families with a seriously ill child and enables them to make the most […]
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Eight must-see gardens in the North East
The North East is full of breathtaking views and exquisite locations. Here are some of our favourite Gardens in the area that are a pleasure to visit, no matter what the season. The Alnwick Garden, Northumberland: A beautiful contrived garden both in and out of season with something for visitors […]
Rooftop bars that should be at the top of your to-do list
With new bars opening up on every street corner, it’s often hard to find those with the extra spark to spend your time and money in. Rooftop bars provide a great cross between the comfort and intimacy of an indoor bar, and the freedom and relaxation of the outdoors. We […]
The 11 hidden gems of the North East
This listicle explores some of the most beautiful, but unknown locations in the North East of England. From Durham to South Shields to Northumberland, here are some of the best hidden gems the region has to offer. 1. Amble Harbour, Northumberland: Located in Northumberland, Amble has earned the title of […]
Interview: Cathy Newman brings Bloody Brilliant Women to Durham Book Festival
Cathy Newman is still getting used to being asked the questions, as opposed to putting them across. “I definitely find it easier asking the questions,” she laughed, backstage in her dressing room at the Gala Theatre, Durham. The Channel 4 News presenter has been getting used to being the topic […]
Live InDurham takes over Durham City for a night
A monthly event held across Durham is helping to give local music hopefuls a chance to showcase their talents at venues across the city. Live InDurham is an initiative which gives a roster of musicians the opportunity to perform at locations which they would usually find difficult to get a […]
Durham riverside regeneration given 2019 completion date
Durham riverside’s redevelopment into a state of the art shopping complex is due to be completed by 2019. The area will be known as Riverwalk, and work on the site of the old Durham passport offices is now past the half-way point. A new state of the art shopping complex […]
Tributes pour in for two Durham rugby players who died in Sri Lanka
Tributes from across the country have been pouring in on social media, to the two rugby players who died whilst on tour in Sri Lanka. Thomas Howard, 25, and Thomas Baty, 26, had been touring the country with Durham-based Clems Pirates RFC. The 22-strong party of rugby players visited Sri […]
Durham rugby duo die on Sri Lanka tour
Two Durham rugby players have died on tour in Sri Lanka. Thomas Howard, 25, and Thomas Baty, 26, had been on tour with Clems Pirates RFC when they fell ill after visiting a nightclub in Colombo. Durham City Rugby Football Club, which […]
You chose the 8 best gluten-free restaurants in the North East
The number of gluten-free eaters is on the rise. There are several different reasons that may mean you would have to eat gluten-free, such as having coeliac or IBS. According to Coeliac UK, 1 in 100 people suffer from coeliac disease, but the number of people diagnosed with a sensitivity […]