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A Newcastle private hire driver has been ordered to pay over £800 after he was found plying for hire in County Durham.

Work to restore a historic Weardale bridge is to begin next week.

A man who was caught on camera fly-tipping in a popular dog walking location has appeared before magistrates.

The spring sunshine added the perfect seasoning to a weekend full of food and family fun at this year's Bishop Auckland Food Festival.

County Durham residents are being offered support to start working in social care.

Heading to Bishop Auckland Food Festival this weekend? Organisers have announced travel arrangements for getting to the event.

From halloumi wraps, wood fired pizza and fried chicken, to gyozas, loaded fries and sweet treats, there will be a feast of goodies for visitors to get their teeth into at this year's Bishop Auckland Food Festival.

A County Durham school has celebrated 20 years of delivering a specialised support service to help its pupils who have motor and developmental disorders.

Residents in County Durham are reminded to make sure they are registered to vote in this year's elections.

Businesses in County Durham are being reminded about new food waste legislation coming into force next month.

Visitors to a County Durham heritage and registration venue have enjoyed a Bugle Breakfast.

One of the region's best-loved cultural events returns this year with a headline performance by Bill Ryder-Jones.

Youngsters at a County Durham primary school showed they were true eco champions as they helped launch a major litter picking campaign.

Police and licensing officers have carried out a joint operation as part of ongoing work to ensure taxi safety.

As World Oral Health Day approaches, a successful project to raise awareness of the importance of dental hygiene among families is continuing across County Durham.

The medals awarded to the eldest of four North East brothers who all fought with valour in the First World War are now back in his home county.

County Durham residents are invited to have their say on measures put in place to tackle anti-social behaviour.

A further briefing session is to be held for prospective candidates and agents at forthcoming elections in County Durham.

A former civic hall in County Durham is to be reopened as a community venue.

Work to restore an historic route past Durham Cathedral has been completed.