Membership offers are available at leisure centres this September.

A woman who left two sofas on the street outside her home has been left hundreds of pounds worse off and with a criminal record.

A leading historian who played a key role in adapting War Horse for the big screen is to speak at a special conference marking the end of a major First World War project.

Council staff worked into the night to keep County Durham safe and on the move as Storm Ali blew down trees, blocked roads and damaged power lines.

A County Durham man is facing a legal bill of almost £400 after failing to clean up after his dog.

Changes to a County Durham parish are one step closer, after councillors approved draft recommendations today.

A leading councillor has written to school governors across County Durham to offer them an update on funding issues and share her concerns at the significant pressures being placed on the education of children and young people in the county.

Best-selling children's author Julia Donaldson has spoken about the journey from page to stage ahead of a live performance of Tabby McTat in Durham.

A north-east actress has been pulling pints at a city pub in preparation for her role in an upcoming theatre production.

Almost £15,000 worth of legal bills have been handed out in court to people who failed to remove waste from their garden or yard.

A critically acclaimed performance inspired by first-hand accounts of the First World War will return on Remembrance Day.

The bright lights and glitter balls of Strictly Come Dancing await Seann Walsh but a theatre's line-up is no less entertaining thanks to the addition of an award-winning comic.

Artistic youngsters have created an eye catching new logo for a project which has helped hundreds of schools reduce their carbon footprint.

There's lots of fun for little ones at our libraries this month with a series of Saturday family sessions.

Traditional northern pubs have inspired the set of an upcoming play packed full of humour, humanity and heartbreak.

A further £12m funding has been granted to provide employment, education and training opportunities for young people in County Durham.

The first of three information events, organised to give up to date advice to residents about the potential impacts of Brexit, will take place next week.

A French photographer who explored gender and identity in a series of elusive self-portraits will be celebrated this autumn.

Residents in County Durham are being invited to have their say on our budget plans for next year.

Residents and community groups are invited to share their views about adult social care as part of a major national consultation.