We like to think the North-East is a fantastic place to visit but figures out from VisitBritain this morning suggest overseas visitors are going elsewhere. Only Newcastle… Read more “North East Fails To Attract Tourists”
Tag: Durham
Landslips Threaten Durham Regatta
Rowers in Durham are concerned not enough is being done to prevent landslips on the river Wear. Durham Amateur Rowing Club says they’ve noticed a series of… Read more “Landslips Threaten Durham Regatta”
£660,000 North Pennine Walking & Cycling Campaign Launched
Durham’s tourist board, Visit County Durham is spending £660,000 to attract more walkers and cyclists to the North Pennines. £450,000 comes from the Government’s Regional Growth Fund… Read more “£660,000 North Pennine Walking & Cycling Campaign Launched”
Ambulances Wait Over 2 Hours at North East Hospitals
North East health professionals have come up with an action plan to make sure patients brought by ambulance are seen quicker. Ambulances have a 25 minute window to… Read more “Ambulances Wait Over 2 Hours at North East Hospitals”
How the North East Created Team GB’s Olympic Rowers
It’s the year of the rowers. GB’s first gold was earned by the women’s pair. Then a bronze for the coxed men’s 8. Then yesterday a silver… Read more “How the North East Created Team GB’s Olympic Rowers”
North East Street Parties for the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee 2012
If the official street parties are anything to go by, there were loads more of us celebrating the Queen’s Jubilee than the Royal Wedding. According to a survey – 7… Read more “North East Street Parties for the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee 2012”
Durham Lumiere Festival 2011
Best of the Festival…. Gathering audio for months for radio and the Lumiere’s webpage has made this festival a large part of my life and now it’s… Read more “Durham Lumiere Festival 2011”