Reform took control of the council in May, with 65 seats, but have since lost a seat to the Liberal Democrats in early July, following the resignation of one of their councillors just nine days into ...

From theft to recovery, the story of Durham’s first folio takes centre stage in Palace Green Library’s new exhibition, ‘Shakespeare Recovered’.

The artwork was created by County Durham’s George Robson, a former member of the National Union of Mineworkers, whose headquarters are based in Durham. Robson’s art explores the Northern mining ...

Sam Hartley unpacks the factors that make 'Andor' a resoundingly successful new addition to the 'Star Wars' franchise.

Durham University staff will receive a 1.4% pay rise from August 2025, following the conclusion of national pay negotiations between university employers and trade unions.

Palatinate brings you its weekly news roundup, ranging from voluntary severance updates to the opening of a popular pub chain.

Palatinate brings you its weekly news roundup, ranging from voluntary severance updates to the opening of a popular pub chain.

From Renaissance polyphony to contemporary minimalism, the programme balanced ambition with emotional clarity.” Music Editor Dana Al Tajer writes about I Was Glad, a concert that brought six choirs ...

By Xavier Newbery Folky, playful and painfully honest, Grace Elizabeth Harvey and Matthew Dodd enchanted the Claypath Deli audience with original music, covers and duets. Alongside staples like the ...

The Liberal Democrats have won a council seat, pushing Reform into third place in a "shock" by-election victory.

Lumiere, Durham’s biennial light festival, has announced the first five attractions for 2025. These include works contributed by a retired council officer and a former carer, who are local to Durham.

"Twenty years on from the release of Antics, it is clear that Interpol are still in shape." Yatish Bharadwaj reviews Interpol's gig at the O2 City Hall, Newcastle.