Leisure and culture news

A woman whose fitness journey led her to lose over five stone is encouraging others to join the gym ahead of a new membership special offer.

Residents are being invited to give their views on designs for a new history centre for County Durham.

Join the gym for £5 between 17 - 30 June and pay nothing more until August.

An evening of live music marked five decades of friendship between County Durham and its German twin town.

The power of music to evoke memories is at the heart of a community arts project bringing together young performers and people living with dementia.

Almost 15,000 people headed to the first Seaham Food Festival yesterday (Sunday).

We are delighted to confirm Seaham Food Festival will take place today (Sunday).

Organisers of Seaham Food Festival have taken the very difficult decision to cancel today's events due to the horrendous weather.

To coincide with the official route announcement, organisers of Vélo North have unveiled the 'Voice of the North', BBC Newcastle's Alfie Joey, as the official regional ambassador for the event.

Children from four County Durham primary schools are tuning up to accompany a professional musician at a special celebration of German culture this month.

As Seaham gets set to host its first food festival this weekend, visitors are being encouraged to plan their journeys in advance.

Dedicated volunteers are being recognised for their hard work in running a range of community events and activities across County Durham.

Councillors will be updated on key initiatives being carried out by partners across County Durham when they meet next week.

Businesses in Seaham are backing a new food festival which is set to attract thousands of people to the seaside town this weekend.

History fans will have another chance to hear a sold-out talk about the survival of a long-standing County Durham family when it returns this month for free.

Sign up to an annual gym membership between 1 - 30 June and get three months free!

Disney fans can blast off with Buzz, Woody and friends when Toy Story themed swimming sessions launch in County Durham pools this summer.

Durham County Council libraries will be hosting craft sessions to round off the half term holidays.

A trip to the flicks is now more affordable in County Durham thanks to a new family cinema ticket.

Four locals will see their bright ideas brought to life for Lumiere Durham this November as part of Artichoke's BRILLIANT competition.