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Fines for fly-tipping, littering and graffiti in County Durham set for big increase
Published April 17, 2024 8.59am
People responsible for fly-tipping, littering, graffiti and other environmental offences in County Durham will soon face higher fixed penalty notice (FPN) fines.
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Pair to pay thousands for waste in garden
Published April 12, 2024 11.59am
Two people have been ordered to pay a combined total of £2,000 for failing to clear waste from their garden and for abandoning a vehicle outside their home.
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New road material paves the way to net zero
Published March 26, 2024 2.33pm
A new material which enables the creation of net zero asphalt has been used in a road resurfacing scheme in County Durham - and it's a UK first.
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Builder fined after dumping waste containing asbestos
Published March 07, 2024 10.35am
A County Durham builder has left court with a bill of almost £2,000 after dumping waste containing asbestos near a cemetery.
