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Taxi boss ordered to pay more than £2,000
Published March 19, 2024 1.12pm
A County Durham taxi boss has been ordered to pay more than £2,000 after allowing a wheelchair user to be regularly transported by an unlicensed driver, without insurance.
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Proposals to control anti-social behaviour in Durham City
Published March 05, 2024 3.26pm
Proposals to control anti-social behaviour in Durham City centre have been brought forward by us.
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Rogue trader jailed for three years after gardening con
Published February 28, 2024 9.28am
A rogue gardener who took more than £1,500 from a woman but failed to carry out any work has been jailed.
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Illegal vapes seized in crackdown operation
Published February 09, 2024 10.30am
Illegal vapes worth £1,500 have been seized as crackdown efforts continue in County Durham.
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Shop ordered to close as crackdown on illicit tobacco and vapes continues
Published January 12, 2024 2.29pm
A shop has been ordered to close for three months as we continue to get tough on illegal tobacco and vapes.
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Planning enforcement operation in East Durham
Published November 16, 2023 9.09am
A planning enforcement operation has taken place in East Durham following intelligence suggesting breaches of regulations.