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News-New tractors help to clear snow and keep people safe
Published January 07, 2025 1.55pm
A new fleet of tractors is helping to prevent slips and falls in County Durham this winter.
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News-National award for cutting carbon emissions
Published December 10, 2024 9.35am
We have secured a prestigious national climate change award while retaining our green accreditation for the third year running.
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News-CCTV catches man flytipping three times in 89 minutes
Published October 28, 2024 9.07am
A man who was caught on CCTV flytipping three times in 89 minutes has been left more than £2,600 worse off.
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News-Man fined after dumping rubbish behind his own takeaway
Published October 18, 2024 9.39am
A County Durham takeaway owner has been fined nearly £5,000 after flytipping two freezers behind his shop.