There's more than just tricks, but real family treats, in a spellbinding programme of Halloween events in County Durham parks this month.

Fitness fans can improve their flexibility, stability and strength in exciting new classes at Chester le Street leisure centre.

Lovers of the great outdoors can witness the incredible achievements of one of Britain's best mountaineers in Durham City this month.

As the nation is set to commemorate 100 years since the First World War Armistice, the story of three young soldiers, serving in the Durham Light Infantry (DLI) is heading to the Gala.

A proposed new history centre would help reconnect people with their heritage and create a blueprint for the future of archive services, councillors will hear next week.

A fundraising campaign to secure the future of an historic community arts centre has been given a £60,000 boost.

With tickets selling fast for the return of the Gala Theatre's festive pantomime, families are being urged to book now to avoid disappointment.

The archive service for County Durham has received a prestigious national honour in recognition of its excellent practice and services.

Visitors to a leisure centre can see the extraordinary achievements of a County Durham swimmer in a new display.

Best-selling children's author Julia Donaldson has spoken about the journey from page to stage ahead of a live performance of Tabby McTat in Durham.

County Durham audiences can experience the best of British theatre when a new production of iconic musical Funny Girl is screened at Durham's Gala Theatre this October.

Performers from across the globe will perform in a new drama exploring the concept of 'home' at Durham's Gala Theatre next month.

Images from County Durham archives have been chosen to feature in a new interactive project that tells the story of our region.

Side splitting stand-ups and hilarious impressionists are part of the top-class line up at Durham's Gala Theatre this autumn, bringing a combination of observational humour, music, satire and more.

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

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.

"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."

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.

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