Curtain comes down on Durham Brass Festival 2024
Over the course of a week, Durham Brass Festival 2024 navigated some wet weather and brought sunshine to thousands of people across County Durham.
Little Loco brings world’s first passenger train to life for children
The story of the world’s first steam locomotive to carry passengers, when it left Shildon on its journey along the Stockton and Darlington Railway,...
Tales from the Trowel – Metal Detecting
What were you doing on 2 October 2014?
If you’re like us, you probably don’t remember, but for metal detectorist Darren Carr, this was the...
Rave reviews for latest local horror short
The Legend of Sayer Hicks, the brand-new horror short from award-winning County Durham filmmaker Dean Midas, is out now, and the early reviews are very positive.
Latest local horror short starts production
Award-winning local film director, Dean Midas has started work on his new short horror film, The Devil’s Stone.
The Devil’s Stone is very real...
Farm-tastic tractor exhibition returns to Darlington town centre
This family friendly event will give your little ones the chance to get up close to some seriously big machinery and climb in the drivers seat to learn how they are operated. Ride-on pedal tractors will also be available to let them put their newfound skills to the test, as well as small play equipment and colouring-in activities.
ANNE: Young Archaeologists’ Club
With no podcast out in May, ANNE has been looking at the exciting world of archaeology specifically designed to cater for your junior Lara Croft or Indiana Jones.
New Norman Cornish book to launch at Durham Book Festival Fringe events
Two special events are set to mark the publication of a new book celebrating the life and work of the Spennymoor artist Norman Cornish....
Tales from the Rails – Stations
This month we take a close look at how railway stations evolved on the Stockton & Darlington Railway.
Ayclive is the Real Thing
Ayclive, the local enterprise behind Newton Aycliffe’s summer music festival, have released the full line up for 2024, and it’s a scorcher!
After a well...













