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People in County Durham are being asked for their views on information, advice and guidance services.

A leisure centre in County Durham is reopening to the public after refurbishment works.

A bin capable of weighing food waste and encouraging recycling and composting was the winning entry in an innovation competition for young entrepreneurs.

A County Durham shop has been ordered to close after being caught selling illicit cigarettes on four separate occasions.

From loaded mac and cheese, Mediterranean mezze, to creamy cheesecakes and sweet treats, the traders have been announced for Seaham Food Festival.

County Durham residents are being invited to apply for a number of committee roles focussed on challenging and shaping local services.

Final touches are being put to preparations for one of the region's most popular music events with its return just days away.

People are being invited to have their say on a proposal to extend restrictions on the display of letting boards in Durham City.

We have teamed up with athletics legend Steve Cram to inspire residents to take part in a series of running events in Durham next month.

As the anniversary of Victoria Cross hero Adam Wakenshaw's remarkable act of bravery approaches, his grandson has spoken of his pride at seeing the anti-tank gun on which he sacrificed his life on display at a new North East visitor attraction.

County Durham is flying the flag for those who serve and have served this Armed Forces Week.

A selection of street performances is set to accompany the food and drink at Seaham Food Festival.

Work to a County Durham bridge has been deferred after we listened to local concerns.

The UK's greatest ever all-round athlete will be making an appearance in Durham next month, 40 years after winning his second Olympic gold medal.

A new visitor attraction celebrating the past, present and future of County Durham is now open to the public.

A blue plaque has been unveiled on a house once lived in by the first Honorary Freewoman of Durham.

A County Durham bridge is to close temporarily for essential maintenance work.

A councillor who has served Durham for seven years is hoping to use her new civic role to raise money for charity.

Three people in County Durham have been ordered to pay a collective penalty of over £2,000 for waste offences.

A man whose ancestors created and gifted a city one of its most popular parks has spoken of his delight at visiting it for the very first time.