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As excitement builds for Lumiere’s return next week, we are encouraging people to plan their journeys in advance. Lumiere is set to illuminate Durham City from Thursday 18 November to Sunday 21 November and, this year, it will be spreading its magic even further by lighting up six landmarks across County Durham. To help people have the best possible experience, we have pulled together a guide of everything you need to know about how to travel to the festival. This includes information about road

8.5K views · 160 reactions | Cufflinks and tie pin, no detail spared for the Durham show last night. Thank you to everyone who came to see it. Newcastle tonight, see you there! #suziruffell #comedytour #tourthreads | Suzi Ruffell | Facebook

64 reactions · 15 shares | Show us your moves Monday! Adoptable Oscar is showing off his shake and we are so impressed! Send us videos of your APS alum doing their favorite trick with the hashtag #durhamadopts and we will post in our stories today! https://www.apsofdurham.org/dogs/oscar/ | The Animal Protection Society of Durham | Facebook

Explore 2000 years of the North East’s history, culture and faith at Durham Cathedral Museum. Step into the octagonal Great Kitchen and encounter iconic symbols of Durham, including the Sanctuary Ring and St Cuthbert’s Pectoral Cross. Visit our website for more information, including when you can visit the new Crown and Cathedral exhibition. | Durham Cathedral