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A charity which provides home care and a volunteer driver scheme across County Durham has received a funding boost of over £7,000 to tackle social isolation.

Three people who misused Blue Badges to park illegally in disabled bays have been ordered to pay out a total of £600.

The number of stray dogs found in County Durham continues to decrease as partnership working keeps man's best friend safely off the streets.

A grant has helped answer the request of parents by giving youngsters an extra playdate.

An aspiring child psychologist with a passion for youth work has been appointed as County Durham's first young people's commissioner.

We have been awarded accreditation by the Chartered Institute of Payroll Professionals has achieved the prestigious standard for a third time.

A council team has been named as the best in the country at a national awards ceremony.

A new framework to promote wellbeing in workforces across County Durham is being introduced on World Mental Health Day (Thursday 10 October).

Two dedicated neighbourhood wardens have been appointed to patrol Durham City centre following concerns about the behaviour of a small group of troublemakers.

County Durham's efforts to ditch single use plastics have earned a national award.

One of the most loved fairy tales of all time will be retold with a festive twist when a County Durham theatre's annual pantomime returns.

Work to support the residents of County Durham with their mental health and wellbeing is the focus of a new report.

A partnership approach to providing early help for children and young people is essential to them achieving their potential, councillors will hear.

An update on work to address oral health inequalities in County Durham will be presented to councillors next week.

Councillors will discuss plans for a new in-house enforcement agency when they meet next week.

Reducing smoking levels and developing dementia friendly communities are among the achievements of the County Durham Health and Wellbeing Board (HWB) over the last 12 months.

An annual event that sees specialists in the traditional art of hedgelaying compete will return this week.

A landlord has been ordered to pay more than £700 for breaching the terms of a licence for a property in a designated selective licensing area.

Dozens of young people have been given their first step on the career ladder after starting apprenticeships with us.

A keen crafter whose involvement in a creative support group helped her through cancer treatment is encouraging others to join free wellbeing sessions in County Durham.