Culture news

We have teamed up with athletics legend Steve Cram to inspire residents to take part in a series of running events in Durham next month.

As the anniversary of Victoria Cross hero Adam Wakenshaw's remarkable act of bravery approaches, his grandson has spoken of his pride at seeing the anti-tank gun on which he sacrificed his life on display at a new North East visitor attraction.

The UK's greatest ever all-round athlete will be making an appearance in Durham next month, 40 years after winning his second Olympic gold medal.

A new visitor attraction celebrating the past, present and future of County Durham is now open to the public.

A blue plaque has been unveiled on a house once lived in by the first Honorary Freewoman of Durham.

Visitors are invited to step back in time with two new exhibitions showing the giant prehistoric monsters that once roamed the UK and Europe.

A new visitor attraction celebrating the past, present and future of County Durham will open to the public next week.

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.

An evening of live theatre featuring four short plays from North East writers will be performed at a County Durham venue this week.

A cultural venue that will bring internationally significant exhibitions to County Durham has been awarded £500,000, as work gets underway on site.

Bishop Auckland Food Festival returns to the town this weekend, bringing celebrity chefs, street food traders, live entertainment, and fun family activities.

Curries, crepes, cocktails and mocktails will be among the mouthwatering delights on offer at next weekend's Bishop Auckland Food Festival.