Environment news

Schoolchildren in County Durham have been involved in creating a floral annual display at one of Durham's most prominent roundabouts.

It's been a record year for the Big Spring Clean in County Durham!

A County Durham man has been left with a bill of more than £1,400 after waste from his address was found fly-tipped on a country lane.

A Wearside man whose van was involved in a fly-tipping incident near Stanley has been given a suspended prison sentence after we took him to court.

Five people from County Durham have been left with a combined bill of more than £3,500 after being convicted of waste offences.

The North East's largest council has bolstered its road sweeping fleet in order to keep communities clean and tidy.

A County Durham man has been fined after dumping commercial waste outside the back of his home.

Residents in County Durham are being reminded of what rubbish goes in which bin as part of Recycle Week.

A city, towns and villages are celebrating after winning honours in a regional contest which recognises areas being kept colourful and inviting to residents and visitors alike.

County Durham will be one of nine areas to benefit from a £20 million scheme to improve electric vehicle (EV) infrastructure.

The largest local authority in the North East is celebrating rounds of success after being recognised three times for its work to tackle climate change.

Durham City's riverbank has been spruced up as part of an annual project to keep the city tidy.

The largest local authority in the North East has reviewed its climate change targets to produce an even more ambitious plan to achieve net zero in less than a decade.

A new set of ambitious climate targets are to be discussed by councillors, as we prepare to outline our next steps to achieving net zero.

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

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.