In this busy awards season it would be remiss to overlook the success of a play which emerged from research into young fatherhood by a Newcastle University academic. Father Unknown, co-created by Dr Michael Richardson, senior lecturer in human geography, and freelance theatre maker Jonah York, lifted the prize for best online production at The …
One of the most iconic locations in the region is the stretch of the River Wear in Durham City approaching Crook Hall. Linger for a while and enjoy the rhythm of the river. Little luck is needed to spot cormorants, herons, sand martins, swans, the perpetually hungry wild geese, and even the elusive otters. Glance …
Got your Easter holidays all planned and sorted? Me neither. Hence, I thought it might be useful if The QT rounded up a tasty selection of stuff which is happening over the bank holiday weekend and beyond. Not much more to say, really. Let’s get cracking*. *This will be the only egg-related pun you’ll find …
Leading architect Ignatius Bonomi dotted the County Durham landscape with impressive works, ranging from mansions and a pioneering bridge to churches. Durham-based Bonomi worked on Lambton Castle, grand Durham country houses such as Eggleston Hall, Windlestone Hall and Blagdon Hall in Northumberland. Now another of Bonomi’s projects, the Grade II-star listed Burn Hall, near Durham, …
Tiny volcanic rocks used as fertiliser on North East fields can increase crop growth by more than 20%, Newcastle University scientists proved this week — in a process which also captures huge amounts of carbon. The landmark findings, officially published in an academic paper today (March 28), could have a major impact on British farming …
Bookmakers don’t often make mistakes. There may be six runners attempting to be first past the post in the race to be North East mayor, but they make it a two-horse race. Labour candidate Kim McGuinness is favourite at 1-2 while independent Jamie Driscoll is a 13-8 shot. That means if you put £1 on …
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 …
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 …
VIRGIN TAKEOVER: The largest building society in the UK has reached a preliminary agreement to takeover Virgin Money in a £2.9bn deal. Nationwide said the merger means they would become the second largest provider of mortgages and savings in the UK. In a message to Virgin Money staff, Swindon-headquartered Nationwide said they ‘value Virgin Money’s …
The vice chairman of an impartial body charged with monitoring Durham Prison has called into question whether fresh government plans to reduce overcrowding can scratch the surface of a crisis threatening to cripple the UK’s justice system. The Independent Monitoring Board’s (IMB) annual report into the state of under-pressure HMP Durham — published today (March …
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