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A shop in County Durham has been forced to close for the second time in six months after being found selling illegal cigarettes, tobacco and non-compliant disposable electronic cigarettes.

Hundreds of additional parking bays are now available at a Durham City park and ride site following a £2 million expansion scheme.

A new hub has opened to offer support to care leavers across County Durham.

Carers are being encouraged to know their rights and not miss out on benefits they could be eligible for.

A project to restore 213 hectares of rare coastal habitat in County Durham has been launched with nearly £1m of funding.

Christmas has come early for a three-year-old boy with a passion for picking up litter.

A new partnership between the region's largest council and a supermarket chain has been launched to help people into work.

Shouting, screaming, swearing, fighting, late night parties, criminal damage, suspected drug use and noxious smells caused by rubbish and dog faeces. These are just some of a catalogue of anti-social behaviour incidents that led us to successfully apply for a closure order for a residential property in Horden.

The region's largest council has been recognised with a prestigious award for its work to support and recruit apprentices.

Health challenges facing farmers have been brought to light thanks to the efforts of a woman looking to be the voice for her community.

A popular competition which aims to inspire enterprise amongst County Durham school children is back for its 20th year.

Businesses, community groups and schools across County Durham are being urged to sign a single use plastics pledge.

People are being urged to be aware of social media posts claiming a new dentist is opening with NHS places in Shildon.

Plans to create 12 Local Networks across County Durham will be discussed next week.

Preparations for winter are well underway across County Durham.

We have welcomed the news that a programme aimed at regenerating town centres will go ahead.

A County Durham shop has been forced to close for three months after thousands of pounds worth of illegal cigarettes, vapes and tobacco were discovered on the premises.

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

Residents will be able to have their say on a proposed bypass around two County Durham villages.

A rogue roofer has been ordered to repay over £3,500 for failing to complete work for two customers.