Durham Scoop

Happy Friday from Durham City ☀️ 🪽

📰 In this week's Durham Scoop:

- From coal to culture. Bishop Auckland in the FT
- Daredevil attempts world record
- ITV covers Ushaw House
- Lost self-portrait of local painter discovered
- Prince Bishops Place poll
- What’s on this week
- Business news
- And more!

Durham sunshine Plus the FT covers Bishop, Durham daredevil attempts world record, ITV covers Ushaw House, Prince Bishops poll, what's happening, business news and more!

📨 The latest edition of Durham Scoop is out!

This week:

- Prince Bishops Place redevelopment
- Miners’ Gala carnival
- Wind farm plans in Seaham
- Beamish named region’s best
- New film about the Miners’ Strike
- What’s happening this week
- Business news
- And more!

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City plans Plus Miners' Gala carnival, Seaham wind farm plans, Beamish named region's best, Miners' Strike film and much more!

The redevelopment of Prince Bishops Place in Durham City is set to transform the area, addressing the changing landscape of retail and modern consumer habits.

Approved by Durham County Council, this project aims to revitalise the city centre by creating a mixed-use facility that includes commercial units, public spaces, a hotel, and student accommodation.

While the development promises economic benefits and a fresh look for the city, it has also sparked concerns among residents and local councillors about its impact on the community.

With construction work expected to start in mid-2025 and completion set for autumn 2028, here's a comprehensive look at everything we know about the development, highlighting both its potential advantages and the challenges it may bring.

Everything we know about the redevelopment of Prince Bishops Place Exploring the ambitious plans and community reactions to the major transformation in Durham city centre.

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In this week’s edition of the Durham Scoop:

- Beamish opens 1950s attractions
- Impeccable Pig’s new romantic rooms
- 120 traders to feature at food festival
- Durham’s election results
- What’s on this week
- Business news
- And more!

50s flashback Plus Impeccable Pig's new romantic rooms, 120 traders for food festival, pure joy for the Miners' Gala, election results and much more!

🗞️ In this week’s Durham Scoop:

- Poll results: What Scoop readers want
- Durham locations in film and TV
- Rembrandt visits Auckland Castle
- Brenda Blethyn in County Durham
- A visit to The Story
- What’s happening this week
- Business news
- And much more!

Retail wishes and cultural riches Plus Durham in film, Rembrandt in Auckland Castle, a visit to The Story, what's happening this week, business news and much more!

🗞️ In this week's edition of the Durham Scoop:

- What Durham residents want
- Beamish Museum’s new openings
- Daley Thompson comes to Durham
- Bishop Auckland’s summer fest kicks off
- County Durham women awarded OBE
- What’s on this week
- Business news
- And more!

Daley in Durham Plus Beamish new openings, summer festival kicks off, Durham woman awarded OBE, what's on this week, business news and much more!

In this week's Durham Scoop:

- The Raby Rising delights visitors
- Bargain Hunt comes to Durham
- New Durham mayor appointed
- Farmers market named UK’s best
- The Story opens
- What’s on this week
- Business news
- And more!

Grand openings Plus The Rising opens, Bargain Hunt comes to Durham, new mayor, farmers market voted best and much more!

In this week’s Durham Scoop:

- The 191st Regatta
- Luxury campsite named best in North East
- Food festival announces TV chef line-up
- Free walking tours along historic coastline
- Durham City’s North Road refurbishment
- Business news
- And more!

Regatta revelry, festival feasts and scenic strolls Plus luxury campsite named best in NE, food festival lineup, free walking tours along the coast, North Road refurb and much more!

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Those summer sunsets from Prebends Bridge 😍

Today's Durham Scoop is out!

In this edition:

- Exploring the proposed Durham Arena’s potential
- Holiday park named best in the UK
- Durham tourism continues to boom
- Young chef wins Best in the North East
- Durham man's 230-mile walk in memory of his nan
- Business news
- And more!

Arenas and award winners Holiday park named best in UK, Durham tourism boom, young chef wins big and much more!

Basking in the sunrise 🌅

This is a morning shot of Durham Cathedral taken at first light, with some vivid colours already on the horizon. Click on image for full size.

Our latest piece covers the delayed Milburngate development, a transformative project located where the old Milburngate Building once stood. This ambitious regeneration effort in Durham City has faced several delays and controversies.

Originally scheduled for a late 2022 launch, the project has encountered numerous setbacks, raising concerns about accountability.

High-profile tenants like BrewDog have criticised the delays, and a dispute between the council and the developer has further complicated matters, leaving residents and future tenants in a state of uncertainty.

In our feature, we explore the reasons behind these prolonged delays and discuss the steps needed to bring the project to completion.

Why isn't Milburngate ready yet? Delays, disputes and the path to completion

Local holiday park secures prestigious award for the second year running.

This week's Durham Scoop is out!

In this edition:

- Why isn’t Milburngate ready yet?
- See our pics from Ushaw’s Classic Car Show
- The Rising at Raby Castle nears completion
- Direct trains to London from Seaham
- Durham’s ambitious investment prospectus
- Awards galore
- Business news
- And much more!

Durham days, displays and delays Milburngate delay, classic car show, Seaham trains to London, Durham's ambitious investment prospectus and much more!

County Durham has unveiled a comprehensive Investment Prospectus at the UK Real Estate Investment & Infrastructure Forum (UKREiiF) in Leeds.

This prospectus highlights 24 carefully curated investment opportunities, focusing on advanced manufacturing, green energy, and cultural revitalisation.

With a robust economic strategy and a commitment to sustainability, County Durham is positioned as a prime destination for investors.

County Durham unveils ambitious investment prospectus to global audience A new era of economic growth and sustainability for the region

An oldie but a goodie

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📸 Photo: David Jenkins

Did you know the Durham Dales make up one of the most tranquil and scenic parts of North East England?

Situated in the west of the county, these dales form part of the North Pennines, with Teesdale and Weardale as the principal valleys.

From the rugged high moors to the breathtaking waterfalls like High Force, Low Force, and Cauldron Snout, this area is a haven for nature lovers and adventurers alike.

With sparse populations and historic market towns like Barnard Castle and Stanhope, it's the perfect escape into nature.

Whether you're a hiker, a history buff, or simply seeking peace away from the hustle and bustle, the Durham Dales offer a slice of countryside heaven.

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The latest Durham Scoop is out!

In this week’s edition:

- Durham Uni climbs to sixth in UK rankings
- TV chefs to star at Seaham Food Festival
- New woodlands revitalise Durham's green spaces
- History centre to open
- Durham Ice Rink exhibition
- Business news
- And much more!

Archives and eats Plus Durham Uni places 6th in UK, TV chefs announced for food festival, new woodlands in Durham green spaces, history centre to open and much more!

When you're out and about in Durham City you may have seen some of these friendly faces.

Since 2012, Durham Pointers has become synonymous with the friendly and warm welcome that Durham extends to its visitors.

Staffed by a team of over 60 local volunteers, the organisation offers invaluable assistance to tourists and visitors, helping them find their way around the city.

Dressed in their signature pink tabards, these volunteers are a familiar sight in Durham’s Market Place and around the city, providing assistance and help every day throughout spring, summer, and autumn.

Not all heroes wear capes, but some wear tabards.

George Fennel Robson (1788–1833) was a prominent British landscape painter celebrated for his masterful watercolours.

Born in Durham, Robson developed a deep connection to his hometown, which is vividly reflected in his artwork. His renowned painting of Durham captures the timeless beauty of the beloved city.

As the Durham Ice Rink exhibition enters its final days, discover the artefacts, trophies, and cherished memories that tell the story of a community brought together by the thrill of the ice. 🏒

From humble homemade banners to trophies once thought lost, the exhibition showcases the spirit and history of the well-loved rink.

Don't miss your chance to experience the nostalgia before it closes on 17th May at the Dead Dog Gallery.

Words by Andy Potts.

Echoes on Ice: Durham’s ice rink lives on in community exhibition A conversation with the exhibition's organisers about the ice rink's legacy and lasting impact on the community.

A view that inspires through the ages.

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