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Soap-opera actress trots in to star in Christmas panto

5 June 2026

An Eastenders star has swapped soap-operas for the stage as she prepares to delight audiences in a County Durham pantomime. Audiences are invited to be our guest at Empire Consett for this year’s panto, Beauty and the Beast. In a

Dads invited to enjoy a Gentleman’s Grazing Board at Auckland Palace this Father’s Day

5 June 2026

Families looking to treat their dad this Father’s Day can enjoy a Gentleman’s Grazing Board in the historic surroundings of the Old Library at Auckland Palace. Taking place on Sunday 21 June, the special experience offers a savoury feast fit

Exhibition ‘ewe’ would be ‘baa-rmy’ to miss

5 June 2026

Visitors to a County Durham venue will soon be able to find out what a photography exhibition, Wensleydale, and a 150-year anniversary have in common. Commissioned by Durham County Council, and being displayed at Bishop Auckland Town Hall, Following Ewe

Celebrate Jack Drum Arts 40th Birthday!

5 June 2026

F IS FOR FORTY, FESTIVAL, FREE, FUN, AND OF COURSE, FABULOUS!Save the Date: Saturday 15th August 2026 heralds a landmark anniversary for Jack Drum Arts, and we’d love to celebrate 40 years of brilliant community creativity with you! 40FEST promises to be

Are you ready for this?

5 June 2026

Connecting Communities Fun Day in Bishop

4 June 2026

A free Fun Day for all will be held in August at the Auckland Youth and Community Centre on Walker Drive in the Woodhouse Close Estate. Taking place between 10am and 3pm, there will be enough to satisfy every taste

Military music marks Wharton Park’s 10-year celebration

4 June 2026

A fun-filled day of military music is lined-up at Wharton Park, celebrating ten years since its reopening following a significant revamp. Durham County Council is encouraging residents to join the 8th Battalion the Rifles, and their military band and bugles,

Weardalians shake their bootees in Seaham

1 June 2026

A GROUP of Weardalians set off to Seaham on Sunday night to take part in a Silent Disco Walk event. Organised by the Shoreline Shakers, headed by Karen Savage, the walk began at Nose’s Point on the western side of

Tranquil Sounds in Wolsingham

1 June 2026

Basketry in Wolsingham

1 June 2026

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