Leisure and culture news

Bookworms will once again be able to browse the shelves of County Durham libraries from next week.

Visitors and residents in County Durham will have the chance to discover the region's hidden historical treasures in an annual heritage event.

Councillors will consider plans to support the transformation of a heritage railway line into a major visitor attraction next week, as part of wider efforts to regenerate County Durham's economy following the coronavirus pandemic.

Residents are being reminded that Durham City is open for business ahead of the bank holiday weekend.

Two organisations in Willington and Crook have been supported during the coronavirus outbreak thanks to funding from an AAP grant.

Swimming pools at leisure centres around County Durham are set to reopen to the public next week.

Visitors can once again enjoy a trip to a North East historic house after it reopened to the public thanks to funding received during lockdown.

A popular history attraction near Bishop Auckland is set to reopen after closing due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Temporary measures which will create more space for walking and cycling are to be introduced at six Durham City locations following the success of a funding bid.

A new app will showcase the sites and stories of Seaham to visitors.

A host of creative activities will be held virtually this summer to celebrate the heritage of a County Durham town.

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

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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