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Richard Fletcher

Richard Fletcher

A journalist for 13 years, Richard set up Durham Cityguide in January 2019 and loves reporting on Durham events, taking pictures and shooting video. Contact him on hello@explorar.co.uk

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When is Durham Lumiere 2021? Light festival offers brighter times ahead
Durham

When is Durham Lumiere 2021? Light festival offers brighter times ahead

When is Durham Lumiere 2021? Thankfully the popular light festival is due to return - here are the dates for the 2021 event.

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Mount Oswald Manor House to become Durham heritage hub
Durham

Mount Oswald Manor House to become Durham heritage hub

The Durham History Centre will open at grade II listed Mount Oswald Manor House, on South Road, near to the Durham University campus.

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    Richard Fletcher
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Durham Book Festival 2020 programme announced - and it's FREE
Durham

Durham Book Festival 2020 programme announced - and it's FREE

The Durham Book Festival 2020 programme has been released and includes talks from Ian Rankin, Richard Osman, Ann Cleeves and Alistair Campbell.

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    Richard Fletcher
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Durham Market begins online shopping delivery service with ZMOVE
Durham

Durham Market begins online shopping delivery service with ZMOVE

The move expands Durham Market Hall's reach and will begin with a selection of traders before looking to expand.

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    Richard Fletcher
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Coronavirus lockdown virtual visits: Hadrian's Wall 360
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Coronavirus lockdown virtual visits: Hadrian's Wall 360

The Coronavirus locked means we can't go and explore our wonderful landscape. But don't worry: we've got the next best thing with a 360 interactive panorama

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    Richard Fletcher
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Durham services during Coronavirus, from bin collection to buses and social care
Durham

Durham services during Coronavirus, from bin collection to buses and social care

County Durham's services during Coronavirus have been affected, from buses and pest control to rubbish, recycling and care support. Here's what's happening.

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    Richard Fletcher
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Durham Miners Gala 2020 cancelled over coronavirus pandemic
Durham

Durham Miners Gala 2020 cancelled over coronavirus pandemic

The Durham Miners Gala 2020 has been cancelled due to the Covid 19 coronavirus pandemic. The Big Meeting 2020 had been due to take place on Saturday July 11 2020.

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    Richard Fletcher
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Bishop Auckland Food Festival 2020 cancelled amid Coronavirus pandemic
Durham

Bishop Auckland Food Festival 2020 cancelled amid Coronavirus pandemic

Bishop Auckland Food Festival 2020 was due to take place on April 18 and 19. However, Durham County Council has cancelled it to limit the spread of COVID-19

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    Richard Fletcher
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Little Mix are coming to Durham Riverside - here's how to get tickets
Durham

Little Mix are coming to Durham Riverside - here's how to get tickets

Little Mix are playing Durham Riverside Stadium in July 2020. Here's when they're in Chester le Street and how you can buy tickets.

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    Richard Fletcher
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Cathedrals at Night event sees Durham Cathedral open its doors for evening experience
Durham

Cathedrals at Night event sees Durham Cathedral open its doors for evening experience

Durham Cathedral will be open for an evening of activities as part of Cathedrals at Night, which sees cathedrals across the country open after hours.

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    Richard Fletcher
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When is Seaham Food Festival 2020? Here's the date and how to book a stall
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When is Seaham Food Festival 2020? Here's the date and how to book a stall

Seaham Food Festival returns in 2020 after a successful inaugural event last year. Here's when it takes place - and how to book a stall if you're a trader.

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    Richard Fletcher
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Great British Bake Off's Jane Beedle comes to Bishop Auckland Food Festival 2020
Durham

Great British Bake Off's Jane Beedle comes to Bishop Auckland Food Festival 2020

Jane Beedle from the Great British Bake Off will be leading bread and cake workshops and classes at Bishop Auckland Food Festival 2020.

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    Richard Fletcher
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Durham's St Cuthbert Procession 2020 start time, date, and location
Durham

Durham's St Cuthbert Procession 2020 start time, date, and location

Will you be walking the historic St Cuthbert's Procession in 2020? Here's the date, start time and location.

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    Richard Fletcher
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St Cuthbert Festival craft fair returns to Durham Cathedral cloisters for 2020
Durham

St Cuthbert Festival craft fair returns to Durham Cathedral cloisters for 2020

Durham's St Cuthbert Day Festival 2020 will see the return of the Durham Cathedral cloisters craft fair market, which rounds off St Cuthbert Festival 2020.

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    Richard Fletcher
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Watch Bishop Auckland Food Festival 2020 celebrity chefs for free
Durham

Watch Bishop Auckland Food Festival 2020 celebrity chefs for free

You can watch Bishop Auckland Food Festival 2020 celebrity chefs for free, including John Torode, for the first time in the event's history.

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    Richard Fletcher
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Consett Empire Theatre to close over the summer for refurbishment
Durham

Consett Empire Theatre to close over the summer for refurbishment

Consett's Empire Theatre will close over the summer of 2020 to allow for a half a million pound upgrade.

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    Richard Fletcher
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When is Durham Miners Gala 2020? Date and times for this year's Big Meeting
Durham

When is Durham Miners Gala 2020? Date and times for this year's Big Meeting

The Durham Miners Gala 2020 date should be the first one you circle in your calendar as it's an event not to be missed. So when is it?

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    Richard Fletcher
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Durham Fire and Ice 2020 draws the crowds despite the weather
Durham

Durham Fire and Ice 2020 draws the crowds despite the weather

Strong winds didn't dampen the spirits of visitors to Durham's Fire and Ice 2020 Festival as they enjoyed a variety of events across the two days.

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    Richard Fletcher
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See all 11 sculptures in our Durham Fire and Ice 2020 pictures
Durham

See all 11 sculptures in our Durham Fire and Ice 2020 pictures

Our Durham Fire and Ice pictures from the 2020 festival show the 11 ice sculptures in all their icy glory.

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    Richard Fletcher
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What's the weather forecast for Fire and Ice 2020?
Durham

What's the weather forecast for Fire and Ice 2020?

The Fire and Ice weather forecast is probably more important than for most festivals, so what's it going to be like?

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    Richard Fletcher
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When is the Durham Fire and Ice fire show spectacular 2020?
Durham

When is the Durham Fire and Ice fire show spectacular 2020?

The Durham Fire and Ice fire show 2020 spectacular takes place in the darkness at the end of each day - and it's also the highlight for many visitors.

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    Richard Fletcher
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Fire and Ice Durham 2020 times and schedule for the festival
Durham

Fire and Ice Durham 2020 times and schedule for the festival

The Durham Fire and Ice 2020 times and schedule have been announced - here are the times of the main events including the fire show, the sculpture display and the ice carving workshops.

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    Richard Fletcher
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Durham Fire and Ice Festival 2020 has almost arrived - here's what you need to know
Durham

Durham Fire and Ice Festival 2020 has almost arrived - here's what you need to know

Durham's Fire and Ice Festival 2020 is coming very soon and will be plenty of free family fun. Here's what you need to know.

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    Richard Fletcher
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What's the Durham Fire and Ice Festival theme for 2020?
Durham

What's the Durham Fire and Ice Festival theme for 2020?

Durham's Fire and Ice Festival 2020 will soon be here, with expertly carved ice sculptures adorning our city's streets. So what's the theme this year?

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    Richard Fletcher
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Valentine's Day 2020 events in Durham to share with the one you love
Durham

Valentine's Day 2020 events in Durham to share with the one you love

Valentine's Day 2020 in Durham is usually fairly easy to sort, because there are plenty of events to choose from. Here's what's on this year.

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    Richard Fletcher
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