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News-Fly-tipper caught on CCTV
Published April 23, 2025 9.20am

A man who was caught on camera fly-tipping in a popular dog walking location has appeared before magistrates.
News-Businesses reminded to sign up for food waste collections

Published March 21, 2025 10.59am

Businesses in County Durham are being reminded about new food waste legislation coming into force next month.
News-Big Spring Clean launched for 2025
Published March 18, 2025 4.11pm

Youngsters at a County Durham primary school showed they were true eco champions as they helped launch a major litter picking campaign.
News-Actions proposed to tackle air quality in Durham

Published March 04, 2025 4.15pm

A new plan of 23 actions to improve air quality in Durham has been outlined by the local authority.
News-Milestone in mine water heat project as work starts
Published March 04, 2025 3.18pm

A key milestone has been reached in one of the UK's first large-scale mine water heat projects, with work now underway.
News-Supporting volunteer effort to keep County Durham's coastline clean
Published February 12, 2025 10.52am

Volunteers who help to keep County Durham's coastline clean will continue to be supported thanks to our funding.
News-Failing to assist flytipping investigation costs man more than £1,500
Published February 11, 2025 11.05am

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.