Leisure and culture news

Play parks across County Durham will begin to reopen this weekend as part of the nationwide easing of lockdown restrictions.

Front-of-house facilities at a popular Durham City theatre and cinema are to be transformed as the venue undergoes a refurbishment.

Improvements are to be made to a popular national cycle route thanks to a grant of almost one million pounds.

Bookworms in County Durham will be able to take advantage of a book collection service from next week.

A North East council has offered guidance to businesses and residents as lockdown restrictions begin to ease this week.

A project to create a history centre for County Durham has been given a £150,000 boost.

Durham BRASS will be livening up living rooms across County Durham and beyond when the festival moves online next month.

A love of art, photography and the desire for a challenge has led two unlikely friends to make creative pieces to combat isolation during lockdown.

The Summer in the City arts festival is going digital this year.

New adult music lessons are offering talented performers and total beginners an opportunity to improve their musical skills.

Keen gardeners across County Durham are being invited to take part in a photography competition to share how outside spaces have helped them through the coronavirus pandemic.

County Durham residents are being reminded to stay safe over the bank holiday weekend.

Members of the public are being reminded to social distance and follow the latest government guidance when visiting County Durham's parks, beaches and open spaces.

Community centres across county Durham are receiving financial assistance to survive the challenges of coronavirus.

Durham City Run Festival organisers have announced new dates for the event.

An international music festival has been cancelled as part of the ongoing national effort to reduce the spread of Coronavirus.

People can now enjoy delving into their family history through a popular library service in the comfort of their own homes.

A group of young stage performers in County Durham have been lifting people's spirits online with inspiring virtual performances.

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

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