Entertainment

Marc and Terry Pratchett

Terry Pratchett show coming to County Durham to celebrate 40th anniversary

The Station Singers is about to start its autumn rehearsals

The Station Singers is about to start its autumn rehearsals

Clubs and societies

New members welcome as community choir starts autumn rehearsals

The BBC broadcasters with the team at Bedale Community Library

The BBC broadcasters with the team at Bedale Community Library

Bedale broadcasts to Britain as work of community library showcased

Allison McKay and Peter Bulloch with the Jimi Hendrix lots to be raffled to raise money for the Forum Music Studios in Darlington

Allison McKay and Peter Bulloch with the Jimi Hendrix lots to be raffled to raise money for the Forum Music Studios in Darlington

How renowned guitarist's link to Darlington can help secure music venue's future

Santa visiting Hopetown

Santa visiting Hopetown

Darlington's newest visitor attraction announces Christmas plans early

The film festival is coming to Yarm in Septmeber.

The film festival is coming to Yarm in Septmeber.

Banff Mountain Film Festival to return to North East this week

North Yorkshire's Tasha Ghouri is one of the favourites to win this year's Strictly Come Dancing.

North Yorkshire's Tasha Ghouri is one of the favourites to win this year's Strictly Come Dancing.

Strictly's Tasha Ghouri from North Yorkshire is among favourites to win BBC show

Khrystyna Mykhailichenko

Khrystyna Mykhailichenko

Young pianist joins orchestra for concert in cathedral

The cast of Sister Act in Darlington.

The cast of Sister Act in Darlington.

Why Darlington was overtaken by nuns as they are spotted in HMV and Babul's

A campaign group that's looking to protect ducks in Thirsk has made it onto Greg James' BBC Radio 1 show and cricketer Jonny Bairstow has supported it

A campaign group that's looking to protect ducks in Thirsk has made it onto Greg James' BBC Radio 1 show and cricketer Jonny Bairstow has supported it

Duck campaign group makes it to BBC Radio 1 and gets attention of sport star

A new term begins for Barnard Castle Choral Society next week

A new term begins for Barnard Castle Choral Society next week

Clubs and societies

New term to begin for choral society

Nicole Dickinson

Nicole Dickinson

New exhibition reflects artist's love of nature

From left, John Dodds, Peter Fall, Annabelle Fall, Polly the paramedic, Shell Raine, Tina Watson of Barclays and Clare Deacon

From left, John Dodds, Peter Fall, Annabelle Fall, Polly the paramedic, Shell Raine, Tina Watson of Barclays and Clare Deacon

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Double celebration for charity concert organiser as he gets cancer all-clear

The festival is set to return on September 7.

The festival is set to return on September 7.

Last Train Home Festival set to return to Darlington for seventh year

A 1946 fourth impression copy of The Hobbit by JRR Tolkien, sold for £5,000

A 1946 fourth impression copy of The Hobbit by JRR Tolkien, sold for £5,000

Fantasy novels fetch fantasy prices as Tolkien leads the way at North Yorkshire sale

Rachel de Thame

Rachel de Thame

Enjoy an evening with expert gardener this autumn

Saltburn Big Band is coming to Stokesley

Saltburn Big Band is coming to Stokesley

Jazz fans promised night of sophisticated big band music at special concert

Mark Benton, Charlotte Fenton with

Mark Benton, Charlotte Fenton with

Film starring North East actor to premiere later this year

Regatta on the Grand Canal, Venice, by Canaletto

Regatta on the Grand Canal, Venice, by Canaletto

Museum's canal painting is on tour in Japan

Savoy Cinemas, which bought the former Empire Cinema in Catterick Garrison earlier this year, has issued an update about what it will do as soon as it opens

Savoy Cinemas, which bought the former Empire Cinema in Catterick Garrison earlier this year, has issued an update about what it will do as soon as it opens

First look at how new cinema will look as plans revealed for opening site 'soon'

Jennifer Saggers, events co-ordinator of Blueboxt

Jennifer Saggers, events co-ordinator of Blueboxt

Ten-mile challenge to raise funds for performing arts charity

New season of concerts at Middlesbrough Town Hall launched

Tasha Ghouri attending The Prince's Trust and TKMaxx and Homesense Awards, at Theatre Royal Drury Lane, London

Tasha Ghouri attending The Prince's Trust and TKMaxx and Homesense Awards, at Theatre Royal Drury Lane, London

Deaf charity praises Strictly Come Dancing for signing North Yorkshire star

Dan Westgarth of The Station Cinema, was the recipient of the Transformational Leader award at the 2024 University of York Enterprise Awards

Dan Westgarth of The Station Cinema, was the recipient of the Transformational Leader award at the 2024 University of York Enterprise Awards

Cinema manager wins leadership award for work at community venue

Paul Hodgson will launch his latest book, titled 'For The Love Of Darlo', at Darlington's Dolphin Centre

Paul Hodgson will launch his latest book, titled 'For The Love Of Darlo', at Darlington's Dolphin Centre

Inspirational autobiography about fan's love for Darlington FC is set for launch

The first runners off start to distance the rest of the field in the Darlington 10K, 2021.

The first runners off start to distance the rest of the field in the Darlington 10K, 2021.

Full list of road closures for Darlington 10k set to take place this weekend

Scenes from the 2024 Summer Sounds event in Guisborough Pictures: BRIAN GLEESON

Scenes from the 2024 Summer Sounds event in Guisborough Pictures: BRIAN GLEESON

Pictures as Summer Sounds music festival returns to Guisborough

Saltburn Food Festival 2024.

Saltburn Food Festival 2024.

Pictures as thousands come out for annual seaside food festival

Jack Rigg's Rough Homecoming, a fishing boat fighting its way into port (2013), one of the paintings in the auction

Jack Rigg's Rough Homecoming, a fishing boat fighting its way into port (2013), one of the paintings in the auction

Bid on never before seen artworks by marine artist in online auction

Darlington by the sea, 2024

Darlington by the sea, 2024

Darlington Borough Council

Gallery: Darlington by the Sea returns - can you spot yourself?

Kynren takes place every Saturday night from 27th July to 14th September.

Kynren takes place every Saturday night from 27th July to 14th September.

Cultural attractions

Join Kynren's first night on July 27 for an incredible, immersive experience!

On Sunday (July 21), the sun was shining as the group unveiled its latest creations in the Market Place - which captured the attention and imagination of passers-by

On Sunday (July 21), the sun was shining as the group unveiled its latest creations in the Market Place - which captured the attention and imagination of passers-by

Yarnbombers wow with TV and film display featuring superheroes, Disney and more

Savoy Cinema, Caterrick Garrison.

Savoy Cinema, Caterrick Garrison.

North Yorkshire cinema re-opening a year after closure under new name

Swaledale Festival's Artistic Director Malcolm Creese, who is moving onto pastures new

Swaledale Festival's Artistic Director Malcolm Creese, who is moving onto pastures new

Swaledale Festival artistic director moves on to pastures new after 17 years

Kathleen Mooney painting at home

Kathleen Mooney painting at home

Mother and daughter celebrate artwork in first joint exhibition

Re-enactor events are a speciality over the summer, with an in-house team who bring the story of the castle alive.

Re-enactor events are a speciality over the summer, with an in-house team who bring the story of the castle alive.

Cultural attractions

Discover what’s on at Bolton Castle this summer

Max de Grussa at Guisborough Bookshop

Max de Grussa at Guisborough Bookshop

Budding author and publisher launches his new novel at North East bookshop

On Saturday (July 13), people started to notice movie maker trailers start to pop up in the village of Melsonby, between Richmond and Darlington

On Saturday (July 13), people started to notice movie maker trailers start to pop up in the village of Melsonby, between Richmond and Darlington

Hollywood movie continues filming as cast and crew spotted near Darlington

Stockton International Riverside Festival will run from August 2 to 4

Stockton International Riverside Festival will run from August 2 to 4

Packed line-up announced for Stockton International Riverside Festival

Zoe Birkett is starring in the titular role of musical Tina Turner.

Zoe Birkett is starring in the titular role of musical Tina Turner.

Darlington actress Zoe Birkett on starring as Tina Turner in 'dream' musical role

Gardener and broadcaster Alan Titchmarsh has inspired a budding nine-year-old greengrocer after recording an uplifting video to thank the youngster

Gardener and broadcaster Alan Titchmarsh has inspired a budding nine-year-old greengrocer after recording an uplifting video to thank the youngster

Alan Titchmarsh

Alan Titchmarsh's inspirational video message to budding 9-year-old greengrocer

Georgian Theatre Royal Autumn season

Georgian Theatre Royal Autumn season

Highwayman leads way in new theatre season

Carnagill Primary School in Catterick played host to Tom Palmer on Friday (July 5) - with excitement buzzing from both staff and pupils

Carnagill Primary School in Catterick played host to Tom Palmer on Friday (July 5) - with excitement buzzing from both staff and pupils

Award-winning author surprises pupils during school visit

Ayrshire judge Mary Creek from the USA, Ayrshire calf Wanita 8 from Fourth Milestone Farm, York, and Adam Henson

Ayrshire judge Mary Creek from the USA, Ayrshire calf Wanita 8 from Fourth Milestone Farm, York, and Adam Henson

Countryfile star learns about dairy judging as show hosts global Ayrshire conference

Sparta Security's old office in Darlington.

Sparta Security's old office in Darlington.

Darlington's celebrity security firm goes bust years after TV series

Performances for the 2023 De Mowbray Music Festival in Thirsk

Performances for the 2023 De Mowbray Music Festival in Thirsk

Four-day celebration of music announced for North Yorkshire town

Paul Weller at Scarborough Open Air Theatre

Paul Weller at Scarborough Open Air Theatre

Paul Weller headlines North Yorkshire venue during nostalgic set

On Sunday (July 7), large camera vans were seen travelling through Ripon, carrying crew members - sparking questions from locals about what was happening

On Sunday (July 7), large camera vans were seen travelling through Ripon, carrying crew members - sparking questions from locals about what was happening

Filming of Hollywood movie continues as A-listers and crew return to region

100 Voices are coming to Yarm

100 Voices are coming to Yarm

100 Voices Choir to perform 'Summer Spectacular' concert

Richmondshire Orchestra, will be supporting local charity Herriot Hospice Homecare at their next concert, 'Vive les Olympiques!' on Sunday, July 14 at The Gardens Rooms, Tennants

Richmondshire Orchestra, will be supporting local charity Herriot Hospice Homecare at their next concert, 'Vive les Olympiques!' on Sunday, July 14 at The Gardens Rooms, Tennants

Community orchestra's Olympic-themed concert in aid of hospice charity

A concert which would have seen Bananarama and other big stars take the stage at Darlington Arena has been cancelled according to the venue.

A concert which would have seen Bananarama and other big stars take the stage at Darlington Arena has been cancelled according to the venue.

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80s show at Darlington Arena featuring Bananarama and Holly Johnson cancelled

Work being undertaken to maintain Regatta on the Grand Canal by Giovanni Antonio Canal at Bowes Museum Credit: SARAH CALDECOTT

Work being undertaken to maintain Regatta on the Grand Canal by Giovanni Antonio Canal at Bowes Museum Credit: SARAH CALDECOTT

The Bowes Museum

Pictures as County Durham museum carries out work on historic painting

Panto characters from Northallerton Variety Company hand a cheque to representatives of Bloodrun EVS outside the Friarage Hospital in Northallerton

Panto characters from Northallerton Variety Company hand a cheque to representatives of Bloodrun EVS outside the Friarage Hospital in Northallerton

Northallerton panto proceeds donated to health good causes

North Yorkshire Moors Railway (NYMR) has announced that it is not running the Through the Decades Event as it refocuses on its budget

North Yorkshire Moors Railway (NYMR) has announced that it is not running the Through the Decades Event as it refocuses on its budget

Heritage railway attraction cancels 'Through the Decades' event