Leisure and culture news

The organisers of a cancelled County Durham festival have launched a virtual food festival for the 2020 traders who could not trade at this year's event, aiming to support local businesses through Covid-19.

Residents in County Durham are being reminded about the importance of staying at home during the Coronavirus outbreak.

A computer coder who turns programming into music is helping to entertain County Durham residents from the comfort of their own home with two free performances.

Children will soon be able to enjoy County Durham library service's popular storytelling sessions in the comfort of their own homes.

Lifeguards and swimming teachers from a County Durham leisure centre are helping feed people in need during the Coronavirus pandemic.

A seaside food festival has been cancelled to support national efforts to reduce the spread of the Coronavirus.

A number of temporary changes are being made to our services in line with latest government guidance during the Coronavirus outbreak.

County Durham's parks and beaches remain open.

We have announced further details of how our services and events are affected in response to government guidance on Coronavirus.

The powerful past and the distinct present of a County Durham structure will be the focus of a special talk, open to the public.

Renowned survival expert Ray Mears will be dropping into Durham next month as part of an inspiring line-up at this year's Durham Adventure Festival.

Experts who dig into County Durham's rich history are inviting the public to a special day dedicated to archaeology.

The extensive cultural, social and economic benefits that festivals and events bring to County Durham will be outlined to councillors next week.

An older woman sits in her living room, alone. She speaks about her day-to-day experience, an experience that a growing number of older people in our communities face.

A vegan cookery champion with a passion for endurance sports will showcase his favourite plant-based recipes at a County Durham food festival next month.

One of Britain's most respected theatre directors will oversee a highly anticipated production in County Durham this spring.

Fans of the Great British Bake Off can meet one of 2019's star bakers at a North East food festival this spring.

Life-saving equipment is now on hand at a popular County Durham park, thanks to combined funding efforts.

A dedicated volunteer has been recognised for his commitment to a County Durham sporting club.

Families who visit their local library this half term could win tickets to see much-loved play, The Tiger Who Came to Tea.