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County Durham launches bid to become UK City of Culture 2025
Published: 19 July 2021 08:02
County Durham has today launched its bid to be named UK City of Culture 2025 - with the hope the accolade will provide a major boost for the whole north east region.
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First look at STACK Bishop Auckland
Published: 03 May 2023 12:49
Developers have given the first glimpse of how an exciting County Durham leisure operation will look once it is completed.
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CCTV to monitor activity at old school building
Published: 30 March 2023 11:23
CCTV has been installed in Stanley to discourage anti-social behaviour at a former school building.
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Youth Panel approves grants for community initiatives
Published: 27 March 2023 09:27
Young people in County Durham are being given the opportunity to have a final say on funding for community projects.
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Restoration works to begin at Killhope Lead Mining Museum
Published: 24 March 2023 10:47
Works to restore a popular museum in County Durham are set to be carried out this year.
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Social worker praises council for inspiration to pursue career
Published: 20 March 2023 11:34
This World Social Work Week (20 to 24 March), a woman working in County Durham has spoken of how her own experiences influenced her decision to become a social worker.
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Vehicle ban extended to protect popular forest
Published: 15 March 2023 10:21
An order banning vehicles at a popular location in County Durham has been extended for two years.
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New children's strategy launched for County Durham
Published: 13 March 2023 10:21
Young people in County Durham have been influential in developing a new strategy for children's services.
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Fat Freddy's Drop announced for Durham Brass Festival
Published: 13 March 2023 09:17
A summer festival which brings the streets of County Durham alive with the sound of brass music is set to return this year, with the first act now announced.
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Two more celebrity chefs confirmed for Bishop Auckland Food Festival
Published: 09 March 2023 10:57
A MasterChef champion and Great British Bake Off runner-up will be among the Sunday headliners at this year's Bishop Auckland Food Festival.
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Durham City Run Festival brings back World Heritage Site finish line
Published: 03 March 2023 13:44
Organisers of the Durham City Run Festival have confirmed that races at the event will return to an iconic location this year.
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Sweep surprise for dedicated resident
Published: 02 March 2023 10:06
A County Durham woman who has gone above and beyond for her community through her love of litter picking has been recognised in the sweep-est way.
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Have your say on home to school transport proposals
Published: 28 February 2023 10:35
People are being invited to have their say on potential changes to home to school transport arrangements in County Durham.
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Tributes paid to Durham County Council Chair
Published: 27 February 2023 16:12
Tributes have been paid to Cllr Beaty Bainbridge, Chair of Durham County Council, who passed away this morning (Monday 27 February).
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Join us for the Big Spring Clean
Published: 17 February 2023 14:27
Litter Heroes from across County Durham are being invited to take to the streets and green spaces to join this year's Big Spring Clean.
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Hefty bill for men convicted of waste offences
Published: 16 February 2023 11:04
Three County Durham men have been left with a combined bill of more than £3,500 after being convicted of waste offences.
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Burnigill Bank road reopens
Published: 09 February 2023 10:10
A main road in County Durham has fully reopened to the public following essential repairs.
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Fly-tipper fined after being caught on CCTV
Published: 09 February 2023 09:23
A County Durham man has been ordered to pay out more than £700 after being caught dumping rubbish in a country road layby.
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Stockton and Darlington Railway awarded over £3m from the National Lottery Heritage Fund
Published: 08 February 2023 11:24
An award from The National Lottery Heritage Fund will enable a community engagement programme to celebrate the Stockton and Darlington Railway (S&DR).
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Rogue roofer jailed after scamming vulnerable man
Published: 08 February 2023 10:49
A rogue roofer has been jailed after attempting to charge a vulnerable man more than four times the price he'd quoted for repair work.
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