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Plus redevelopment of military museum, Dalton Park openings, new farmers market and much more!
Stephen
April 02, 2024 • Estimated Reading Time: 8 minutes
Good morning, Durham! And a happy Easter. We now have a Durham events page on our website so you can see what’s going on in the region.
In this week’s Durham Scoop:
Redevelopment of military museum to go ahead
5 new openings in Dalton Park
New farmer’s market announced
Recruitment firm opens Durham office
And much more!
Let’s get to it.
— Stephen
PHOTO OF THE WEEK
📸 David Everett | 📍 Bandstand and Cathedral
WEATHER
Durham's gearing up for a week of ever-changing skies, from overcast mornings to light showers, with hints of sunshine peeking through as we head towards the weekend. Keep your umbrella close.
Tuesday, 2nd: 12°C 🌡️ 6°C. A cloudy day all through. ☁️
Wednesday, 3rd: 10°C 🌡️ 6°C. Light rain expected throughout the day. 🌧️
Thursday, 4th: 12°C 🌡️ 7°C. Starts overcast, then light rain by noon. ☁️ ➡️ 🌧️
Friday, 5th: 14°C 🌡️ 9°C. Light rain shifts to sunny intervals by evening. 🌧️ ➡️ 🌤️
HISTORY
Redevelopment of military museum to go ahead
An artist's impression of the redeveloped DLI Museum
The future of Durham's Durham Light Infantry (DLI) Museum has been hotly contested, culminating in Durham County Council's decision to proceed with its £19.9m redevelopment, despite objections.
Opponents, led by Labour's Kevin Shaw, voiced concerns over the disturbance of veterans' ashes and proposed the site become a memorial garden. Financial questions were also raised by councillor Alison Batey in light of recent budget cuts.
On the flip side, supporters argued the project, partially funded by the government, aims to honour veterans by revitalising the museum, closed since 2016.
The council's decision reflects a challenging balance between preserving history and modern redevelopment, aiming to keep the museum's legacy alive while adapting to current and future community needs.
THE DIGEST
⛏️ Killhope Lead Mining Museum begins restoration journey: The Killhope Lead Mining Museum is gearing up for a significant transformation courtesy of a £500,000 lifeline from the Government's Cultural Investment Fund. This comprehensive project will breathe new life into the museum's underground mine but will remain closed until 2025. durhambusiness.co.uk
👩🌾 Middleton-in-Teesdale welcomes new farmers market: Kicking off on the 25th May, the market is set to become a culinary hotspot with over 40 traders from across the North East and beyond. Showcasing fresh local produce, from succulent meats and artisan cheeses to freshly baked goods and vibrant veg, the market promises to be a cornerstone for community gatherings. darlingtonandstocktontimes.co.uk
🛍️ 5 new openings in Dalton Park: The North East’s largest shopping outlet welcomes five new brands to its growing list of shops. Tommy Hilfiger, Calvin Klein, BonMcharé, Zapatista and Boba Empire have all recently moved to the park. Better yet, they’re up to 70% cheaper than their usual costs. highlifenorth.com
🏆 Ushaw Historic House shortlisted for award: The shortlist is for the Historic Houses Garden of the Year Award. The Garden of the Year Award has been celebrating Britain's wonderful historic parks and gardens since 1984. The competition is run in conjunction with Christie's auction house. Please vote for them here: historichouses.org/vote-goty
A crowdfunding campaign has been set up with hopes of commissioning a new Ray Lonsdale sculpture (link)
One of County Durham's top golf courses plans to celebrate 100 years (link)
UK's only First World War battlefield awarded £500k to safeguard its future (link)
County Durham's Steph Houghton to retire at the end of the season (link)
PROPERTY OF THE WEEK
Properties in Co Durham borders that recently came to market.
Ramside Park, Durham, DH1
Image: Rightmove
Detached | Bed: 5 | Bath: 5 |
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EVENTS
What’s happening this week
Music
⭐️ Starsailor. Saturday 6th, 7:30 pm: Starsailor burst onto the scene in 2001 when their single Fever earned them the title of “Britain’s best new band”. At The Fire Station. Tickets.
Comedy
😂 The Comedy Store April. Sunday 7th, 7:30 pm: With over 35 years’ experience in the business and as the premiere name in comedy, The Comedy Store is renowned as a breeding ground for new talent and remains the place to see stars of the future. At the Gala Durham. Tickets.
BUSINESS NEWS
🌊 Talentheads opens Durham office: Recruitment and talent development agency, Talentheads, has announced it is opening a Durham office. The company’s founder and managing director, Sam Spoors, who was recently crowned Entrepreneur of the Year by the North East Chamber of Commerce, announced on LinkedIn citing several clients being based “south of the Tyne” and the strategic importance of the region. linkedin.com
👸 Princess Anne opens groundbreaking semiconductor facility in Durham: Pragmatic Semiconductor has officially opened the doors to the nation's first 300mm semiconductor wafer manufacturing facility at Pragmatic Park in Durham. The ceremony, opened by HRH The Princess Royal, unveiled a cutting-edge site that promises to revolutionise the production of flexible integrated circuits. This initiative signals the creation of over 500 highly skilled jobs in the North-East, bolstering the UK's position on the global semiconductor stage. pragmaticsemi.com
⚡️ Durham University ignites future of clean energy with fusion initiative: Durham University is to play a pivotal role in nurturing the next wave of fusion scientists and engineers. The Physics Department is at the forefront of addressing some of the most pressing challenges in making nuclear fusion power a tangible reality. With over 100 doctoral students to be trained in the next five years, the initiative is part of the UK's largest investment in engineering and physical sciences doctoral skills to date. durham.ac.uk
BUSINESS HIGHLIGHTS
Durham’s Kromek pens $2.1 mln order for explosive detectors (link)
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