Eduardo Peters

Is Durham A Mackem?

They are part of a growing trend for geographically-challenged Brits to confuse Geordies, County Durham and Sunderland residents (Mackems) and Northumbrians. What is the Durham accent called? Pitmatic (originally: “Pitmatical”, colloquially known as “Yakka”) is a traditional English dialect spoken in the Northumberland and Durham Coalfield in England. The separating dialectal development from other Northumbrian …

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Does Durham Flood?

Most of the attention around flooding in Durham Region has recently focused on people living close to Lake Ontario. But Durham residents living near a river or in a neighbourhood with an inadequate stormwater system are also at risk. Is Durham prone to flooding? Such risks include those to lives, property, or the financial stability …

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