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Kynren celebrates a decade of spectacular shows!
9 Dec 2024
Following the success of its 2024 season, tickets are now on sale to experience Kynren – An Epic Tale of England in 2025. Bishop Auckland’s renowned live-action show is set […]
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Industrial artwork celebrates past and future of Durham cultural attraction
9 Dec 2024
An industrial artwork at the heart of the DLI Museum and Art Gallery will serve as a unique time capsule celebrating the venue’s past and future. Durham County Council has […]
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Norwegian Airlines lands at Newcastle Airport with new flights to Copenhagen
9 Dec 2024
Newcastle Airport is delighted to welcome Norwegian Airlines to the North East, which will offer flights to Copenhagen from 2 May 2025. The airline, one of Europe's leading low-cost carriers, […]
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Seaham Food Festival dates confirmed – trader applications open now
3 Dec 2024
Though the weather might be getting colder, organisers of one of the region’s biggest summer food festivals have announced dates for next year. Durham County Council has confirmed that Seaham […]
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England's Historic Cities launch new travel trade itineraries and resource
28 Nov 2024
A new England Originals Travel Trade Guide, brought to you by England’s Historic Cities, has been launched this autumn. England’s Historic Cities is a consortium of 13 Historic Cities in England, […]
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Save the Date
27 Nov 2024
Join us in celebrating the incredible and diverse tourism businesses in our region at the 2025 North East England Tourism Awards ceremony taking place on Thursday 20 March 2025 at […]
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Views on Bishop Auckland
27 Nov 2024
Residents and businesses are being asked to have their say on their feelings for and interactions with Bishop Auckland to help support its ongoing regeneration. Durham County Council has launched […]
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Town Hall Closure
27 Nov 2024
Durham Town Hall has closed until spring/summer next year as Durham County Council carries out essential repairs. Working with specialist heritage consultants and contractors, the restoration includes lime render to […]
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Host & Stay expands UK portfolio with acquisition of Peak Staycations and Peak Cottage Management
27 Nov 2024
Leading UK based short-term rental management company, Host & Stay, have announced another acquisition, with Peak Staycations and Peak Cottage Management joining their growing portfolio of over 1,500 exclusively managed […]
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Durham’s Faru Restaurant scoops national award
26 Nov 2024
The team behind Durham’s Michelin-recommended restaurant is celebrating after winning a national award. Durham's Faru was voted Front of House Team of the Year at The Staff Canteen Awards and […]
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First look: Bishop Auckland's Aglow lights up for festive season
25 Nov 2024
The first visitors to Auckland Palace’s illuminated outdoor trail ALGOWwere dazzled by the new installations as the popular spectacle returns to Bishop Auckland for 2024. An updated route and five […]
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Un-Belle-evable start to Gala Durham’s panto season
22 Nov 2024
Audiences have been transported into a world of magic, music and merriment as Gala Durham marks the start of the festive season. The Durham County Council venue has started its […]
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English Tourism Week
20 Nov 2024
The annual campaign to celebrate the English tourism sector, English Tourism Week, will return 14-23 March 2025. Led by VisitEngland, the campaign highlights to government and stakeholders the invaluable contributions […]
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How's Business?
20 Nov 2024
Please spare five minutes of your time to answer Visit County Durham How's Business Survey. The results of the survey are used to help us analyse business performance in the […]
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Expansion of Sniperley Park and Ride complete
19 Nov 2024
Hundreds of additional parking bays are now available at a Durham City park and ride site following a £2 million expansion scheme. Durham County Council has created an extra 261 […]
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