Durham News from the Northern Echo

All the latest News and sport from Durham - updated everyday with thanks to the Northern Echo.

Durham's culture bid "not populist enough"
DURHAM’S failed bid to be named first UK City of Culture was not populist enough, judges claimed.

'Talk about death' - hospice
A HOSPICE is urging people to talk about death, as part of a campaign week.

Avison Ensemble in concert
A VILLAGE church will come alive to the sound of music from the 18th century when members of the Avison Ensemble make their latest appearance.

Nightclub gets 2am licence
A NIGHTCLUB has been granted a licence to serve drinks until 2am, despite outcry from residents.

Dog Whisperer backs Stray Aid
A NORTH-East animal charity has won the backing of a renowned "dog whisperer".

Mums join children for lunch
AROUND 20 mums joined their children for lunch today as Mother’s Day came early to one County Durham school.

‘Check out plans for science village’
PEOPLE are being urged to check out £60m plans to bring three schools together in what officials say will be a world class science village.

City Farmers' Market wins national accreditation
A MONTHLY farmers’ market staged in Durham city centre has won a recognised quality ‘kite mark’.

Student awards night
UNIVERSITY students who have made a difference to local community groups are to be honoured at a ceremony tomorrow.

Truckers will be banned from overtaking on A1(M) in County Durham
LORRIES are to be permanently banned from overtaking during the daytime on two stretches of a busy motorway.