HISTORIC MOMENT: St Chad’s College in Durham was the historic setting for a historic moment as seven leaders from across the North East came together to sign the region’s devolution deal with Levelling Up Minister Jacob Young. With the deal signed, it ensures the area can hit the ground running when a new Mayor for …
If there was an award for the North East’s quirkiest bar and dining spot, you could probably hang your hat on Hangar 7 winning it. The ground floor of this two-storey converted industrial unit is occupied by the unique Warehouse Kitchen and Bar. On arrival, you’re greeted by a steampunk grandma before being treated to …
They’re putting on a performance for Ray Spencer at The Customs House. Two, actually. No, wait… they’ve added a third. Correction: they’re putting on three performances of Celeb-RAY-tion at The Customs House this weekend, celebrating Ray’s 25 years at the helm of the riverside arts centre he has steered through often choppy waters. Naturally, they’re …
On the face of it, managing the Metro is a thankless task. Record delays to the service, the painful disintegration of an ageing fleet, damaging storms destroying decades of investment and technical problems plaguing the network’s incoming trains have all contributed to a miserable few years for the team tackling crisis upon crisis. It’s to …
Earlier this month I read with interest news of the freak storms passing through the US states of Utah and Nevada which brought about an unprecedented invasion of tumbleweed. Helpless residents became prisoners in their own homes as thousands of bone dry plants piled up against their doors and windows, preventing entry or exit. Time, …
On a mission to stimulate the North East economy, point regional businesses towards potentially transformative pots of cash and persuade SMEs to take the next step, Jonpaul Heron is passionate about enabling financial flexibility. Newly appointed at growth fund managers UMi, the experienced business adviser spends his working week seeking to inject fresh capital into …
Opening act of Durham Brass trumpets coal mining heritage A live performance of an album which encompasses the rise and fall of coal mining will kick off the Durham Brass festival on July 5. Acclaimed band, Public Service Broadcasting will perform Every Valley at Durham Cathedral on the opening night of the popular event, which …
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