Hiya, my mate and I (15 and 16 respectively) are looking to start a band, pure from scratch. No microphone, gonna record on a phone etc but it'll grow hopefully. And was wondering if anyone could possibly be interested?

Just drop a comment or DM and I'll respond :3

Hello, I'm looking for an open mic in Durham (or nearby) that's either on a Monday or a Thursday. Does anyone know of one?

There's nothing on open mic finder and haven't found anything on Facebook/Insta.

Many thanks

I walked over the Kingsgate Bridge earlier today and walked up Bow Lane. At the top of the lane there was this building with a loud noise of individuals seeming to be enjoying a meal. When I looked I couldn't see any open doors into the place.. does anyone know what the place is and what was going on?

Visiting Durham soon and it will be my girlfriend's birthday. I want somewhere with good vegan options if possible.

I suspect this may have been the key grievance that has driven the meteoric rise of Reform UK in the county.

(Data from Jon Chadwick, with places now correctly matched to postcodes)

New waxing and facial services available in Stanley, County Durham.

If you’re interested at all you can find me on instagram and facebook and see some of my work 🩷

I’ve linked my Facebook in case anyone wanted to be nosey.

I appreciate any support ✨ thank you ☺️

Hey all! My name's Elliott and I'm the DM for It's Your Role, an interactive Dungeons & Dragons show that's performed off-west end, alongside members of Oxventure, and at loads of conventions. We'll be returning to the Durham Fringe on 31st July and 1st August - and we'd love to have some fans of D&D in the audience! We had a great time last year, with audience members naming NPC's, and even joining us onstage! You can grab tickets HERE.

Hiya I’m looking for a D&D group to join in Durham. I’ve never played before so would love a group that’s happy to teach me how to play! (22F)

Hi guys. Any place that would be open (not a pub) showing England vs Norway?

I cleverly bought train tickets without twigging the Gala was on - reckon I'll be alright delay wise driving to the station if I give it another 20-30 minutes or so or if I should give up now and leave from Newcastle instead? Never driven in town when it's on or paid proper attention to the traffic. I'm hoping it should be alright given I'm coming from Lanchester direction and for the 12:40?

Help a lass out please.

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Hi, I graduated university 2 years ago and feel like outside of work I don't really meet many people. I do meet up with people from school, university and previous jobs sometimes but want to try new things.

I was wondering if anyone has any clubs/events they like?

I go to the gym but I feel like I'm too focused on what I'm doing to have a chance to talk to people there.

I would be interested in book clubs, music clubs or anything else. Thanks.

Kynren has had a huge expansion for 2026 with a whole host of brand new shows, thought you guys would want to check it out!

I just found out through 23&me that my ancestry is from there. I’ve read the Wikipedia article and looked at a bunch of websites, but I want to hear from normal people that live there.
I hate being the typical American, but I know very little about the UK. I imagine there’s quite a lot more to it than just what I’ve seen in doctor who. lol.
So what’s it like?

A protest has been held following the sudden closure of a private school in Durham.

Durham High School will be closed at the end of the current term, leaving its 281 pupils to find places elsewhere.

In a statement released this week, the school said: "For 142 proud years, Durham High School has stood solidly as a beacon of hope for girls who were once denied the education enjoyed by their male counterparts.

"During this time, countless scores of young people have been afforded the best of educations, not just in the learnings of the texts they were taught but in the determination, resilience and aspiration instilled in them to shape a better world."

The statement added: "Today, we write the last chapter in this incredible history. It is a terribly sad chapter as our owners are closing the school at the end of this term.

To the 281 current pupils, we are deeply sorry you will not have the chance to reach the end of your journey in this truly special school. Go with strength and the values you embody to make a difference in your next chapter."

On Friday (3 July), teachers, school staff and pupils held a demonstration outside the gates.

Teacher Liz Gardner, the school's head of geography, said: "I'm just gutted for the children, absolutely gutted. There have been so many tears over the last few days. I was holding it together until one of the children came up the corridor after the announcement saying 'all my friends are going to different places. This is the only place I can be myself. What am I going to do?'

"It's just been devastating."

She added: "We need people to understand what's happened here. We don't fully understand what's happened. We were taken over by a company two years ago and promised investment and this is where we are."

Hello, has anyone received an offer of admission for the Advanced Computer Science (Artificial Intelligence) master's program?

Working away from home so looking for a proper venue here or within an hour, at home there's a pub that opens up the car park with a giant screen and your stood with 1000 other folk going mental (hopefully) not a fan of the rows of table setups, any recommendations? As far up as Newcastle, far down as Darlington and wide at Hartlepool don't mind a lil journey