Durham & Teesside
Durham is a compact university city with one of the most inspiring cathedrals in Britain, perched overlooking the River Wear. To the west lies the unspoilt desolate moorland of the north Pennines while to the east are the once thriving coal mining centres around Middlesborough and the River Tees. Along the coast are some pleasant genteel seaside towns such as Saltburn, the livelier Redcar and the quaint harbour town of Staithes.
Barnard Castle
Darlington
Middlesbrough
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Redcar, Saltburn & Coast
Durham & Surrounds
Hartlepool
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Will the Worlds Oldest Tennis Tournament be a match for a Young Andy Murray? |
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June 21st - July 4th 2009 |
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2009 marks the 250th anniversary of Scottish poet Robert Burns' birth. Burns was a poet and a lyricist and is widely regarded as the national poet of Scotland.
The Burns Supper was started a few years after his death by a group of his friends; they held the supper to honour and remember Burns. The tradition caught on and the ritual of Burns Supper is now held all around the world.
His life and work will be celebrated throughout the year at many Burns-related events.
The Ashes
Another two years has passed and it's time for England to go head to head with Australia for another series of test cricket. To date, a total of 64 series have been played with Australia winning 31 and England 28 with 5 draws. Will the Australian's retain the Ashes yet again this year?
