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County Durham will take a sporting lead again in 2025 with another summer of big events, including the return of the Durham City Run Festival.

New measures to tackle anti-social behaviour and improve health and wellbeing are being introduced in a County Durham town.

We've selected nationwide placemaker, Muse, as our joint venture partner to deliver the first phase of a new innovation district.

A key milestone has been reached in one of the UK's first large-scale mine water heat projects, with work now underway.

The potential for thousands of new jobs in County Durham has moved a step closer, after senior councillors agreed to progress to the next stage in a development plan.

Volunteers who help to keep County Durham's coastline clean will continue to be supported thanks to our funding.

A County Durham man has been left more than £1,500 worse off and with a criminal conviction after failing to assist a flytipping investigation.

It's now even easier for County Durham residents to be actively involved in decision making affecting their communities.

Fascinating untold stories of children from County Durham's past will be the focus of a new exhibition curated by young people.