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Back to the Future

Back to the Future

10th May 2016

A major donation from the City of Durham Freemen has enabled a groundbreaking community project to plan for the future – by stepping back in time.

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Clear Signs Get Salmon Noticed

Clear Signs Get Salmon Noticed

8th May 2016

Signs, formally underlining the introduction of a total fishing ban on a stretch of the River Wear in the centre of Durham City, are now in place – offering clear warning to salmon and sea trout poachers they risk arrest by police.

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Obituary - John Reginald Stout

Obituary - John Reginald Stout

3rd March 2016

A long serving freeman, whose family links to the city’s trade guilds stretch back more than 300 years, died in hospital on February 26th after a long illness.

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Flaming 'Eck

Flaming 'Eck

2nd February 2016

Cordwainers’ warden, Joe McElwee, was given a particularly warm reception when he arrived at an eco-friendly community project in Durham to formally hand over an £8,000 donation from the City’s Freemen.

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