Paul Bean posted lies about asylum seekers online and appears to have broken the civil service code on impartiality.

Surely his colleagues knew this?

#ReformUK #AsylumSeekers #HomeOffice #UKPolitics #Durham

Reform UK councillor suspended from job at Home Office processing asylum claims | Reform UK | The Guardian
https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2025/aug/30/reform-uk-councillor-suspended-from-job-at-home-office-processing-asylum-claims

The Triangle Entertainment Guide: Labor Day Weekend Edition (August 29–31, 2025)

Looking for something exciting to do this weekend in the Triangle? We’ve got you covered with the best events across Raleigh, Durham, Cary, Chapel Hill, Apex, and beyond. Whether you love live music, art shows, festivals, food, or family-friendly activities, there’s no shortage of fun between Friday, August 29 and Sunday, August 31, 2025.

Friday, August 29, 2025

Kick off your weekend with plenty of free and family-friendly events around the Triangle:

Treasures of the Earth Gem, Mineral and Jewelry Show | 12–6 pm | NC State Fairgrounds | $0–$8

Free Friday at Mordecai Historic Park | 10 am–4 pm | Raleigh | FREE

Tasting at Ten (Counter Culture Coffee) | 10 am | Durham | FREE

Calvin Jones House Guided Tour | 11 am & 2 pm | Wake Forest | FREE

Incredible Science | 1:30 pm | NC Museum of Natural Sciences, Raleigh | FREE

PiePan’s Birthday (Cat Celebration + Seafood Boil) | 3 pm–12 am | The Baxter, Chapel Hill | FREE Entry

Apex Night Market | 5–9 pm | Seaboard Street, Apex | FREE

Final Friday Cary Art Loop | 6–9 pm | Cary | FREE

Bynum Porch Summer Music Series: Bluegrass Experience | 7 pm | Pittsboro | FREE

Comedy, Karaoke, Art Walks & More! Raleigh, Durham, Cary & Hillsborough host a wide range of live performances, comedy shows, karaoke nights, and open mics well into the evening.

Saturday, August 30, 2025

Saturday brings festivals, markets, tours, and live music across the region:

Bird Watching at Dorothea Dix Park | 7:30–9:30 am | FREE

SproutFest Kids Appreciation Day | 8 am–12 pm | Holly Springs Farmers Market | FREE

African American Cultural Festival of Raleigh & Wake County | 10:30 am–10 pm | Fayetteville St., Downtown Raleigh | FREE

Old-Fashioned Farmers’ Days | 9 am–5 pm | Siler City | $5

Historic Raleigh Trolley Tours | 11 am–3 pm | Mordecai Historic Park | $6–10

End of Summer Block Party: Music & Arts Festival | 1–11 pm | Dix Park, Raleigh | FREE

Saturdays in Saxapahaw Outdoor Concert Series | 5–8 pm | Saxapahaw | FREE

Raleigh Brewing Summer Music Series | 3–6 pm | Raleigh | FREE

Evening Fun: Enjoy karaoke, art markets, improv comedy, and live performances across breweries, coffeehouses, and outdoor venues from Raleigh to Durham.

Sunday, August 31, 2025

End the weekend with jazz, brunch, vendor markets, and open mics:

African American Cultural Festival of Raleigh & Wake County (Day 2) | 10 am–9 pm | Fayetteville St., Raleigh | FREE

The Raleigh Market | 9 am–5 pm | NC State Fairgrounds | FREE

Durham Underground Market | 11 am–3 pm | Durham Central Park | FREE

Cozy Panda Summer Bash Vendor Market | 12–5 pm | The Backyard Bar, Apex | FREE

Pawpaw Palooza | 12–6 pm | The Plant, Pittsboro | FREE

Five County Sunday – Carolina Mudcats Game | 1 pm | Zebulon | $7

Open Mic & Live Music: From Gizmo Brew Works (Raleigh) to Moon Dog Meadery (Durham), enjoy music and community vibes into the night.

Wrap-Up

From gem shows and historic tours to live music, comedy, and cultural festivals, this weekend in the Triangle has endless opportunities to get out and explore. Whether you’re in Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill, Cary, or Pittsboro, you’ll find something fun, free, and local to enjoy.

Be sure to follow DoRaleigh.com for more entertainment guides, nightlife, and community events across the Triangle.

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The Triangle Entertainment Guide Thursday, August 28th Edition

Morning Events

☀️ Stroll Through History: Free Cemetery Tours at Historic Oakwood Cemetery

10:00 AM – 11:00 AM | FREE | Oakwood Cemetery, Raleigh

Take a guided stroll through Historic Oakwood Cemetery and uncover fascinating stories of Raleigh’s past.

Afternoon Events

🔬 Incredible Science

1:30 PM | FREE | NC Museum of Natural Sciences, Raleigh

A hands-on science program that brings experiments and discoveries to life.

🍎 Parktown Food Hub Open Distribution Day

4:30 PM – 5:30 PM | FREE | Parkwood United Methodist Church

Community food distribution open to all.

Evening Events

🌆 Live Music on the Rooftop

5:30 PM – 7:30 PM | FREE | Westin Raleigh-Durham

Enjoy skyline views paired with live music at the Westin rooftop.

🎷 Jazz in the Square: NCCU Jazz Collective

6:00 PM – 8:00 PM | FREE | Moore Square, Raleigh

Relax under the stars with soulful jazz from the NCCU Jazz Collective in downtown Raleigh.

🎶 Live Music: Grace Lucia Lee

6:00 PM – 9:00 PM | FREE | Blackbird Brewery, Wake Forest

💿 Vinyl Night

6:00 PM – 9:00 PM | FREE | Gizmo Brew Works, Raleigh & Durham

🎵 Live Music: Sterling Scott

6:00 PM | FREE | Bearded Bee Brewing Company, Wendell

🎤 Open Mic (Music & Poetry)

6:00 PM – 8:00 PM | FREE | The Common Market, Durham

🎲 Game Night

6:00 PM – 9:00 PM | FREE | The Beerded Lady Bottle Shop, Garner

🎶 Beer and Hymns Gathering

6:30 PM – 8:00 PM | FREE | Fortnight Brewing, Wake Forest

🎶 Beer and Banjos Durham

6:30 PM – 8:30 PM | FREE | Old Mill Farm, Durham

🎶 Music Bingo

7:00 PM – 9:00 PM | FREE | Fortnight Brewing, Cary

7:00 PM | FREE | Steel String Brewery, Carrboro

🧠 Triangle Trivia Tournament

7:00 PM – 10:00 PM | FREE | Raleigh Brewing, Raleigh

🎮 Level Up and Sip

7:00 PM – 10:00 PM | FREE | Crank Arm Brewing, Durham

🎲 Board Game Night

7:00 PM – 11:00 PM | FREE | Moon Dog Meadery & Bottle Shop, Durham

🎤 Ruckus Open Mic with Brian Jones

7:00 PM | FREE | Ruckus Pizza – Park West, Morrisville

🏒 Air Hockey Tournament

8:00 PM – 10:00 PM | FREE | Boxcar Bar + Arcade, Durham

Free Comedy Show

8:00 PM – 10:00 PM | FREE | Clouds Brewing Taproom, Raleigh

🎷 Jazz Jam Open Mic

8:00 PM – 11:00 PM | FREE | Bond Brothers Eastside, Cary

Wrap-Up

From history tours and science fun to jazz in Moore Square, trivia tournaments, open mics, and comedy shows, the Triangle is packed with free entertainment this Thursday. Whether you’re in Raleigh, Durham, Cary, Wake Forest, or Carrboro, you’ll find something exciting to do on August 28, 2025.

Your week, your city, your fun — stay connected with everything happening in the Triangle at DoRaleigh.com

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New post from A Head Full of Wishes
Dean & Britta in Durham and North Shields
So… at about 11 o’clock last night I was standing on Tynemouth station waiting for a Metro back to Whitley... #NorthShields #TheEngineRoom #Durham #TheHolyGrale #DeanAndBritta #News

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