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26th August, 2008
Lighting the Way Between East and West
The cultural ‘event baton’ was passed from NewcastleGateshead to Durham today as bamboo destined to be part of a stunning international light festival was handed over. Bamboo from the spectacular Bambuco Bridge which recently spanned the Tyne will be recycled and reused as part...
19th August, 2008
Playtime on the Streets of Durham
Durham City will play host to the very best international street performers this Saturday (August 23). Streets of Play: Durham International Buskers Festival promises to amaze, amuse and entertain with its formidable line up of global busking talent. Performers from as far-...
18th August, 2008
Beyond Film
The Gala Cinema, Durham City Arts, 2020 Vision and Durham County Council have joined forces to bring the first ever artists’ film festival to Durham City, made possible with funding from Arts Council England. Beyond Film will celebrate artists’ film and video work, with a focus...
7th August, 2008
Blemish removed from Durham City Riverbanks
A dilapidated riverside shelter has been demolished in an effort to clean up Durham City’s riverbanks. The shelter, close to Framwellgate Bridge had become an eyesore due to large amounts of graffiti and misuse and had deteriorated significantly, no longer serving its original purpose...
6th August, 2008
Durham University unveils new landmark development
Durham University has unveiled the first designs for a planned multi-million pound landmark development. The proposed Gateway development – earmarked for land on the University’s Science Site, alongside Stockton Road, Durham – will be home to a new Law School and a centre ...
