Cinderella runs at The Witham in Barnard Castle from 18–24 December 2026.
With performances throughout the run, including a relaxed performance, there’s an opportunity for families and theatre-goers to experience the show during the Christmas holidays.
It is part gallery, part museum, part community space and part experiment in what a modern cultural venue in County Durham can be.
Children at County Durham schools are discovering the joy and confidence found in riding
a bike, as part of council-funded sessions.
Delivered in a fun, positive and supportive environment, the sessions form part of Durham
County Council’s Bikeability programme being delivered in schools across the county.
Plus, the council is set to deliver a programme full of free rides, workshops, festivals and
inclusive cycling opportunities as part of Bike Month this May.
An insurance company has opened a new base at a Spennymoor business park, with help
from a fund which brings vulnerable buildings back into use.
Durham County Council contributed £50,000 of its Towns and Villages Vulnerable
Buildings Fund to finish the construction and refurbishment of a large unit at Thinford Park.
A scheme which regulates privately rented properties in County Durham could be reviewed.
Durham County Council’s Cabinet will be asked to agree to a consultation to review it’s selective licensing scheme beyond 31 March 2027.
Celebrations are taking place across County Durham this week to mark St George’s Day.
Durham County Council has organised a range of family-friendly activities to celebrate St
George’s Day on Thursday (23 April).
Bishop Auckland Town Council has launched a new mobile can‑crushing station that will be used at community events and activities across the town, with all proceeds from recycled cans being donated to Woodhouse Close Church and Community Centre Foodbank.
While many people simply attend the Bishop Auckland Food Festival to sample the food and enjoy the social atmosphere, it was wonderful to see others engaging with the wide range of free activities on offer.
The McIntyre Centre in Bishop Auckland has celebrated its first birthday since moving into a beautifully transformed historic building in the town.
Our community is celebrating the remarkable contributions of local volunteers who have been awarded the prestigious Chairman’s Medals, the highest civic honor in our area.