Shocking moment crowds of youths gathered around burning Durham landmark after it was torched causing £10,000 worth of damage The Temple of Minevra near Sedgefield was attacked by yobs on March 19 Footage shows the suspects push a wheelie bin to the temple and set it alight A member of the public handed the footage … Read more
Margaret Thatcher is removed from a list of inspirational women by woke students at Durham University art event – due to the ‘impact of her policies’ on the former mining town Durham University Art Society were invited to take part in a portrait competition Event was to mark International Women’s Day with subjects such as … Read more
It is expected to be a wet Christmas – rather than a white Christmas – for most of the UK this year as heavy downpours and frost are forecast ahead of the big day, with a severe rain warning issued for southern England today and almost 100 UK flood alerts. After an unsettled week Christmas … Read more
It’s a cracker… or maybe not! Gag about Dominic Cummings’ lockdown-breaching Durham trip tops list of best Christmas jokes for 2020 TV channel Gold has curated the year’s funniest topical Christmas cracker jokes From Donald Trump and Boris Johnson to Prince Andrew, no one is spared Top gags include references to Dominic Cummings’ trip to parents’ … Read more
As many as 151 houses will be built across two villages to raise £3million to refurbish a 14th Century castle. The homes are set for Gainford and Staindrop in County Durham to pay for the works at Raby Castle. Durham County Council approved the plans despite 51 letters of objection over the impact of so many … Read more
A sprawling country mansion in Country Durham which is set in nine acres of land has hit the market for £1,750,000 at the same time a one-bedroom flat in London has gone up for the same price. The Grade-II listed Neasham Abbey in Darlington, County Durham, comes with eight bedrooms, a tennis court, a cinema room, … Read more
Wallabies are native to Australia but a surprising number of the nimble marsupials have been spotted some 10,000 miles away in England. Researchers hoping to study the creatures analysed reports across the country, uncovering nearly 100 confirmed sightings in about a decade. Most of the sightings were in southern England and happened in the month … Read more
Tony Blair’s former constituency house where the Labour Prime Minister entertained George Bush has gone up for sale for less than £300,000. During his time at Myrobella House in Trimdon Colliery, County Durham, with his family, where average house prices are just £40,000, the former PM and Sedgefield MP hosted international statesman and world leaders. … Read more
Nearly 1,000 staff and students at Durham University have tested positive for coronavirus within one week. A total of 958 students and six members of staff tested positive in the week leading up to October 14. It comes after 222 students and members of staff tested positive for the virus the previous week. This brings … Read more
Nearly 4,000 students at more than 50 universities across the UK have tested positive for coronavirus as Durham is the latest to see a surge in cases. A total of 69 students and one member of staff had the virus in the week leading up to October 4 at the prestigious institution. It takes the … Read more