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A British museum has called for Father Christmas to be βdecolonized,β arguing that the traditional Santa Claus promotes colonial and patriarchal ideas and should instead βlearn about different cultures.β On Sunday, British media outlets drew attention to a blog post by the publicly funded Brighton and Hove Museums group, which claims that the story of…
Chris Rea, the singer of the holiday classicΒ βDriving Home for Christmasβ, has died at the age of 74.Β British star Rea was best known for his 1986 hit, which became a seasonal favorite in the UK and regularly returned to the charts during the holiday season. The song was featured in numerous festive adverts and…
Heuvel, founded a decade ago by Adam Hill and now described as a βsix-figure monster,β has become a leading name in hospitality branding and design in County Durham and beyond. Mr Hill said: “I’d worked for a few agencies and realised I could deliver far more value on my own. “So, I launched Heuvel with…
Opencast, headquartered in Newcastle, has grown its team to 503 employees, with additional hires in London and Leeds. This brings its wider delivery network to more than 640 people when including associates and partners. The company, founded in 2012, specialises in user-centred digital and technology solutions. Opencast chief executive Tom Lawson (Image: Supplied) It has…
Opencast, headquartered in Newcastle, has grown its team to 503 employees, with additional hires in London and Leeds. This brings its wider delivery network to more than 640 people when including associates and partners. The company, founded in 2012, specialises in user-centred digital and technology solutions. Opencast chief executive Tom Lawson (Image: Supplied) It has…
The former Cuisine Marmaris on Parkgate, was previously slapped with a zero-star rating following a damning food hygiene inspection on April 3. Β Although there is very little information on the new venture, the sign reads: βGrill&Thrillβ with an βopening soonβ sign in the window. Opening soon sign (Image: THE NORTHERN ECHO) Out-of-date bolognese, raw…
The town’s MP Alan Strickland raised the ‘Justice for Maisie’ case in the House of Commons last week, after the death of four-month-old cocker spaniel Maisie. Nikita Devon, 18, was walking the puppy along Grasmere Road when she says the dogs charged at them on September 3. Durham Police said the dogs escaped from their…
Labour MPs in County Durham have praised the partyβs investment, designed to improve the local authorityβs core spending power, but Durham County Council (DCC) has accused the Government of βtelling huge fibsβ about the funding.Β Durham County Council said it will receive Β£51.4 million across three years.Β The money is part of the new multi-year…
Labour MPs in County Durham have praised the partyβs investment, designed to improve the local authorityβs core spending power, but Durham County Council (DCC) has accused the Government of βtelling huge fibsβ about the funding.Β Durham County Council said it will receive Β£51.4 million across three years.Β The money is part of the new multi-year…
Reform-led Durham County Council has been criticised for proposing to cut the Β£1 million it gives out to communities each year for maintaining local services and hosting events.Β County Durham Association of Local Councils (CDALC), which represents town and parish councils, warned that the cuts would impact the regionβs most deprived communities.Β And Great Aycliffe…
