Durham

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 …

Is Durham A Mackem? Read More »

Is Durham A Unitary Authority?

County Durham is a unitary authority in the ceremonial county of Durham, North East England. It covers the former non-metropolitan county and its seven districts: Durham (city), Easington, Sedgefield (borough), Teesdale, Wear Valley, Derwentside, and Chester-le-Street. Is Durham County Council a unitary authority? We are a ‘unitary’ council. This means that we provide the majority …

Is Durham A Unitary Authority? Read More »

What Type Of Local Authority Is County Durham?

unitary. We are a ‘unitary’ council. This means that we provide the majority of council services in County Durham. What local authority is Durham in? Durham County CouncilDurham County Council is a local authority administering all significant local government functions in the unitary authority area of County Durham in North East England. Durham County Council …

What Type Of Local Authority Is County Durham? Read More »

Is Durham Bike Friendly?

The roads around and in Durham are notoriously dangerous for bikers. Shoulders are narrow, bike lanes are practically nonexistent, and drivers tend to cut it close when they pass. Still, cyclists are out there, and it is very important that we make accommodations. Chapel Hill, for example, is very cycle-friendly. Is North Carolina bike-friendly? There …

Is Durham Bike Friendly? Read More »