Environment news

A man who crammed a full wheelie bin and other waste into the back of a family car has been ordered to pay more than £350 for flytipping.

A mechanic who was captured on CCTV dumping a bin bag full of rubbish in a County Durham woodland has been ordered to pay almost £1,800.

A popular County Durham park has provided the inspiration for a group of bell-ringers after their regular meetings were halted by coronavirus lockdown.

Two men have been ordered to pay legal costs totalling more than £3,000 after admitting to flytipping building waste in two separate cases in County Durham.

Visitors to County Durham's coastline are being encouraged to help protect the local environment as restrictions continue to ease.

An iconic County Durham landmark has suffered thousands of pounds worth of damage after a suspected arson attack.

County Durham's traders and residents are being advised of changes in legislation which will affect the sales of domestic wood, coal and other solid fuels.

We have pledged to go further in the fight against fly-tipping as the number of incidents across County Durham falls for the fourth year running.

A North East council's Cabinet has heard today about the range of measures underway to expand County Durham's tree cover and contribute to tackling climate change.

A council's Cabinet will hear about the extensive work carried out in County Durham in the last year to combat climate change.

A County Durham school has been taking part in a world record challenge to show the importance of connectivity between countries and raise awareness of climate change.

Organisers of an annual awards ceremony had to think on their feet to be able to celebrate environmental guardianship and community spirit during the coronavirus pandemic.

A North East council's commitment to tackling climate change will be strengthened by its senior Cabinet members this month with a pledge to address all its environmental impacts alongside its low carbon activities.

Housing and environmental issues will be tackled in a County Durham town as part of a three-month community action initiative.

Areas blighted by flytipping could receive hundreds of pounds in funding towards environmental projects thanks to a new scheme.

People hoping to make a difference to green spaces can plant trees in their area with the help of a new funding grant.

A North East council has been praised for having one of the top climate change action plans in the country.

A North East council has been rolling out energy efficient measures across buildings in its area as part of a commitment to improving the environment.

County Durham residents struggling with high energy bills can use a council service to assess where savings can be made.

A County Durham food business has worked to reduce its carbon footprint with the help of a scheme to make businesses more energy efficient.