The programme has been announced for Durham Book Festival 2018, the North East's largest literary event.

A veteran of the North East's ultimate obstacle course is hoping to continue his race success when the event returns next month.

People who haven't ridden a bike for a while are being encouraged to get back in the saddle with free Back on your Bike courses.

Freda Kahlo, Pedro Linares and Mexico's legendary Day of the Dead celebrations are the inspiration behind a colourful exhibition.

Places are filling up fast for the North East's most exhilarating obstacle course, but don't worry there's still time secure your spot.

The search is on for individuals and organisations that champion sport and physical activity in County Durham.

"It was scary but in a good way because it was a warning to be careful. It was really good that Cameron's mam was able to talk to us about this."

Find out what's on in our libraries over the Summer holidays.

Children in County Durham are being encouraged to get lost in a good book over the summer holidays by logging on to an interactive online library service.

£10 family swim offer during the summer holidays.

Community groups from across the county have been taking part in special performances as part of this year's BRASS Festival.

Durham will host its most ambitious ever Lumiere light festival in 2019, featuring a selection of some favourites from the past decade of festivals.

Remembering Srebrenica, at Durham Clayport Library, highlights the horrors of the 1995 genocide, which saw thousands of Bosnian Muslims killed, displaced and sexually abused as part of a widespread ethnic cleansing campaign.

Schoolchildren in County Durham are being taught how to stay safe in and around water.

Durham is set to shine on the world stage again, with a call to deliver the most ambitious ever Lumiere light festival in 2019, featuring a selection of some favourites from the past decade of festivals.

Schoolchildren from across the region have been putting their language skills to the test to help attract overseas visitors to a County Durham town.

Temperatures are set to soar this week but staff at the Gala Theatre are already thinking about Christmas.

Members of the public are being invited to find out more about the improvements to Peterlee Leisure Centre at an open day next week.

Families looking to spend more time outdoors this summer can now book up for a range of theatre performances taking place within the city's Wharton Park.

A surrealist photographer renowned for challenging the status quo will be the focus of a new exhibition at the Gala Gallery.