Leisure and culture news

A County Durham woman has praised a swimming programme for the vital knowledge it taught her daughter, which helped to save her partner's life.

In just five weeks' time, a County Durham seaside town will come to life with a scrumptious selection of food vendors and entertainment.

Rehearsals are now well underway for the return of Durham BRASS in just over two weeks.

Residents are being invited to view and have their say on proposals to transform the facilities at the Riverside Leisure Complex in Chester-le-Street.

Our leisure centres are offering a range of activities for children and young people over the summer holidays.

The return of this year's BRASS festival will champion the talent of local artists alongside world-famous brass musicians.

Two celebrity chefs born and bred in the North East have been confirmed as the final additions to a star-studded line-up for Seaham Food Festival.

County Durham residents who took part in a photography project to show what life was like in lockdown will see the results of their work for the first time.

The latest famous faces to join the line-up at a popular coastal food festival have been announced.

More than £117m worth of schemes that would enhance transport, regeneration, town centres and culture are being developed across County Durham.

The streets of Durham are set to come alive with the sounds of brass music when BRASS returns this summer.

A new exhibition which shares personal views of strength and wellbeing is now on show at a historic County Durham venue.

A free bike loan scheme helping residents to save money and stay healthy is now available in Stanley.

Families in County Durham can enjoy free pool fun as part of a campaign to encourage safer swimming.

Olivier Award winning opera, high profile stand-up comics and fire-breathing family fun are just some of the highlights on offer at Gala Durham this summer.

Bishop Auckland Food Festival returned to its original spring date this year and was a roaring success, as people travelled from County Durham and beyond to celebrate all things food.

A replica of a wagon which would have travelled the Stockton and Darlington Railway has been returned to its former glory nearly two centuries after trains started using the line.

As excitement builds for the return of Durham BRASS Festival, Gala Durham is gearing up to welcome a host of world-renowned artists to the stage.

With just days to go until Bishop Auckland Food Festival, visitors are being encouraged to plan their journey ahead of the weekend.

A story of love, tragedy and brass will take centre stage at Gala Durham later this year as the venue announces its next production.