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  After a bold relocation from its longstanding attic space in Saddlers Yard, People’s Bookshop Durham is celebrating its first full year trading in the Prince Bishops Shopping Centre with resounding success. On Friday 15th and Saturday 16th August there are special deals on all used books plus cake and a drink for customers.

• New College Durham Celebrates Outstanding Student Achievements in 2025 Results

  Students Unveil Their Triumphs in T-Levels, A-Levels, and Level 3 Qualifications at New College Durham! New College Durham (NCD) is absolutely delighted to celebrate the incredible achievements of their T-Level, A-Level, and BTEC Level 3 students as they receive their results today.

• Performers Set To Bring Stage To Life At Chester-le-EATS for 2025

  Chester-le-EATS Food, Drink & Music Festival is gearing up for a weekend of irresistible flavours, live music, and family fun. Across two days, festival-goers can indulge in delicious food and drink from a host of regional traders, while enjoying an exciting programme of live performances and family-friendly entertainment, held at Banks Homes Riverside – the home of Durham Cricket – on Saturday 27 and Sunday 28 September.

• Man arrested after Lanchester Shooting

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• Steve Tilston will be sharing new songs in Hartlepool

  Born in Liverpool, raised in the Midlands, now based in Yorkshire, Steve Tilston is one of the UK’s most celebrated songsmiths. In a career spanning more than fifty years he has become widely recognised within the world of folk and contemporary music; the words, arrangements and subtle but quite superb guitar playing could be no one else.