Environment news

A man has been ordered to pay more than £450 after a vehicle he hired was used to dump waste at a County Durham nature reserve.

A County Durham man has been ordered to pay over £800 after he was caught throwing rubbish over his neighbour's wall.

County Durham residents are being encouraged to share their views on proposals to introduce new enforcement powers to tackle anti-social behaviour in a popular Teesdale beauty spot.

Competition judges have cast an expert eye over Durham City's best blooms and environmental campaigns.

Residents in County Durham can now hire an electric vehicle for the day, as part of a new car club service.

A County Durham wildlife park has been recognised for its commitment to the local environment.

A North East council has secured £10 million in funding to help housing associations make major energy efficiency improvements to their properties.

Councillors will be asked to declare an ecological emergency in County Durham as part of plans to do more to stop the decline of wildlife and natural habitats.

We hosted an event with international partners to share information on how to improve ways to get more businesses to become carbon neutral.

A North East Council is redoubling its efforts to protect, maintain and expand its tree cover.

A Hartlepool man has been ordered to pay over £4,000 after he was caught flytipping at multiple locations in County Durham.

A man who was captured on CCTV repeatedly dumping fridges in a County Durham layby has been ordered to pay more than £1,700, received a suspended prison sentence and had his van seized.

Leaders of a North East council are being asked to consider changes to a loan scheme which will encourage schools to make energy efficiency improvements.

A scheme to prevent flooding in Chester-le-Street has won an award for protecting businesses and homes from water damage.

As world leaders gather in Glasgow over the next two weeks for the crucial COP26 summit, key figures in County Durham got together to pledge their own efforts to tackle climate change.

Residents in Spennymoor can now recycle their small electrical items easily, following the opening of two collection points in the area.

Areas along Durham City's riverbanks will be cleared of debris as works begin this week to improve the area for visitors.

A County Durham man has been ordered to pay more than £700 for failing to take steps which could have prevented a flytip that contained his rubbish.

A woman has been fined for failing to comply with a council investigation into waste being dumped near a County Durham village.

A County Durham man has been fined over £1,200 for his part in a fly-tipping offence and transporting controlled waste without a license.