With the weather finally warming up, there's never been a better time to get outside and enjoy a walk in our wonderful county.

Two actors taking part in a poignant play set during the First World War have been learning about soldiers from County Durham.

Families can learn more about the history of the Durham Light Infantry (DLI) at a special hands-on Bank Holiday event.

An artist from County Durham is bringing a new exhibition to the city as part of a visual arts festival taking place this summer.

Two Durham University graduates are making a return to the city this month with an award-winning production of Birdsong.

Two Commonwealth Games heroes from Great Ayton are heading back to the north east this month as the Tour Series returns to Durham.

Thousands of people have been left inspired to do something different after the first Durham Adventure Festival.

An art installation which has been touring the county has arrived in the last of its temporary locations before being given a permanent home.

A stage adaptation of Sebastian Faulks' best-selling novel Birdsong is coming to Gala this month.

A new bike repair station has been installed at a Durham City leisure centre.

Children from Barnard Castle Gymnastics Club are celebrating success after taking part in a regional competition.

A new autobiographical play which takes a satirical look at transgender issues is coming to Bishop Auckland this weekend.

From sand art to water rockets, there's lots of exciting things to make and do at a County Durham museum this Bank Holiday weekend.

Durham will host three ICC Cricket World Cup 2019 matches, including England's final group game against New Zealand, the ICC has announced.

Ben Smith, who transformed his life through running and completed 401 marathons in 401 days to raise money for anti-bullying charities, has signed up to run this year's Prince Bishops Durham City Run in July.

A poignant play marking the 100th anniversary of the First World War, a family musical with a twist and a spectacular showcase from two Strictly stars are part of a packed summer programme at Durham's Gala Theatre.

Picture this! The iconic landscapes, buildings and people of County Durham are to be represented in a massive mural created using the words of the public.

Stories of life in Weardale captured by local schoolchildren are told in a new book.

Thrill seeking early birds are invited to sign up to take on the dirtiest of challenges as Muddy Mayhem returns.

A new production of Alan Bennett's Talking Heads is just one of the highlights of the spring programme at the Gala Theatre.