Leisure and culture news

"Loneliness can affect us all, regardless of age or whether we live alone, and it's vital we do as much as we can to ensure everyone feels a part of our community."

Make your new year's resolution to learn more about your family history, with the help of two archive courses.

More modern, vibrant and innovative leisure services are promised for County Durham as part of £63 million plans approved today.

An exciting commission is on offer for County Durham artists to create playful and interactive work for a revamped venue.

People aiming to get fit for the new year can try a selection of new aqua classes for free.

Musical theatre fans can enjoy the magic of the West End in the heart of County Durham this year, including special dementia friendly film screenings.

Two County Durham theatres are celebrating the end of a magical pantomime season as the curtains fall on their most successful Christmas shows ever.

Three new state-of-the-art leisure centres could be built under plans to invest almost £63 million in leisure services across County Durham.

A County Durham theatre is setting the stage and leading the way by switching to power-saving lighting.

There will be fun for all the family at a County Durham theatre this spring thanks to a variety of uplifting productions aimed at younger audiences.

Grab your wands, don your house robes and catch the Hogwarts Express to the Gala Theatre this month for a magical improv show.

Sign up to a paid in full gym or swim membership between 1-31 January and get three months free! (Not applicable on Corporate Memberships.)

Swimming memberships are a great option if you swim regularly, and don't use the gym or group exercise classes.

The emotional tale of a mother and daughter who fall on hard times is the latest in-house production at a County Durham theatre.

A historic County Durham building is celebrating a successful first year of 11,000 visitors after opening its doors to the public.

Cast members from the Gala Theatre's panto paid a special visit to children spending the run up to Christmas in hospital.

An exciting line-up of music, comedy and children's shows will hit the stage of a newly renovated Bishop Auckland Town Hall when it re-opens next year.

Two student-led art projects designed to celebrate the anniversary of an iconic County Durham structure have culminated with shining success.

As County Durham gets set to celebrate the music and showmanship of the Rolling Stones, the concert's star has been sharing what it is like to play his idol.

Children from a County Durham gymnastics club are celebrating their success in two competitions.