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Lumiere Volunteers

15 Jun 2023

Durham County Council is on the lookout for Lumiere Volunteers to help make this year's biennial a success. The council wants to recruit people aged 18 or over, from students to retirees, […]

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Small Business 100

15 Jun 2023

Small Business Saturday is once again highlighting 100 small businesses, one a day for 100 days leading up to Small Business Saturday 2023. Successful businesses will receive exposure on Small […]

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Bitesize Business

15 Jun 2023

Join NBSL on Monday 19th June for their Bitesize Business session on 'Bringing a smile to your customer experience'. Learn how to set yourself apart with your own customer experience […]

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Heritage Open Days

8 Jun 2023

Heritage Open Days is England's largest community led festival of history and culture, involving thousands of local volunteers and organisations. The festival runs from 8 - 17 September and brings […]

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Market Update webinars

8 Jun 2023

Sign up for a new series of Market Update webinars delivered by VisitEngland. You can hear the latest insights for key inbound markets to the UK. Starting on 21st June […]

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Sisters’ childhood home recreated as Beamish opens new 1950s exhibits

7 Jun 2023

Two sisters will unveil a recreation of their childhood home when Beamish, The Living Museum of the North opens 1950s houses, police office, and a bowling green this week (9th […]

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Outdoor spectacular Kynren nominated for national award

2 Jun 2023

Spellbinding live outdoor show Kynren – An Epic Tale of England, is in the running for a national award celebrating UK visitor attractions. The Bishop Auckland show has been included […]

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Dog days are coming to Dalton Park!

25 May 2023

Dalton Park Outlet Shopping Destination is set to become dog friendly from Bank Holiday Monday 29th May and is planning a day of doggy delights to mark the occasion. The […]

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“It’s a pleasure to ride on now”: County Durham cycle route gets £1.5million upgrade

24 May 2023

A £1.5million upgrade of County Durham’s main cycling, wheeling and walking route has been completed, with a new glow in the dark section among the improvements made. Durham County Council […]

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New Treehouses at Ramside Hall Hotel, Golf and Spa

19 May 2023

The Continued success of a County Durham hotel’s unique treehouses has led to the creation of two new properties. Construction is currently underway of Swan and Kingfisher, two additional glass […]

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Star Quality at Park Head Hotel

17 May 2023

Park Head Hotel & Restaurant, Bishop Auckland, has received a glowing review from Visit England, its first official assessment after reopening in February 2023. The Visit England team have awarded […]

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Coffee Shop training

10 May 2023

Thinking about opening a coffee shop? VCD Supplier Partner Durham Coffee has just launched a new course 'How to start your own Coffee Shop'. The course introduces you to barista […]

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Chester-le-EATS 2023

10 May 2023

After a hugely successful 2022 event, Chester-le-EATS is back and will take place at Seat Unique Riverside, the home of Durham Cricket, on the weekend of Saturday 30th September and […]

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Commemorations to leave a lasting Coronation legacy for people and nature

9 May 2023

The Government will leave a lasting public legacy for people and nature with the renaming of the England Coast Path to celebrate the Coronation of His Majesty King Charles III. […]

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New Partnership: Durham Cricket are delighted to welcome Host & Stay as their new staycation partner

4 May 2023

Local North East business Host & Stay, one of the UK’s fastest-growing, family owned, holiday home management businesses, has partnered with Durham Cricket Club in a multi-year deal. The SDDE […]