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Budding genealogists can discover tips and advice for tracing their ancestors at a popular family history course for beginners.

Mince pies, stockings and red breasted robins - that's how children would describe Christmas in County Durham to pupils in other parts of Europe.

Residents can now apply to have their garden waste collected in 2019.

Business in Durham is Powered by People - that is the message behind an inspiring new initiative that was launched today (14 December).

A Sedgefield business is set to save money thanks to a grant from a County Durham energy efficiency project.

TV comedy stars, stage performances of children's favourite stories and a women-only wartime photography exhibition are coming to Bishop Auckland this spring, alongside a range of impressive comedy and music performances.

Hundreds of festive treats have been donated to Durham Foodbank by generous council staff and elected members to help people in need this Christmas.

Residents in County Durham are being reminded of changes to rubbish and recycling collections over the Christmas period.

A mother has spoken of her joyful first Christmas with her adopted children to encourage others to give the gift of a home.

On the twelfth day of Christmas... I put my litter in the bin.

A by-election for Waldridge Parish Council will take place on Thursday, 10 January 2019.

Primary schools in County Durham are performing above the national average in almost all areas.

Residents are being reminded not to place items in black bags when they fill their recycling bins and boxes as part of a campaign to reduce contamination.

A pioneering suffragette who went on to become a force to be reckoned with in local politics has been honoured 100 years after British women voted for the first time.

A popular free coding club for kids, which is celebrating its second birthday, is looking for new members.

Rural residents can access free IT courses without having to leave the countryside next month.

What are your hopes and ambitions for the future of County Durham? Residents, businesses and visitors to the area are being asked for their views on what the county should look like by 2030 as the County Durham Partnership works to develop a vision for the county's future.

Two new services are aiming to help people aged 25 and over across County Durham into employment, thanks to European funding.

Youngsters swapped the classroom for Santa's workshop when they took part in festive activities inspired by a theatre's family production.

Little bears and their grown-ups are invited on a winter adventure to help save Christmas.