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News-Plans for King and Queen's visit to Durham
Published: Apr 03, 2025 10.07am
As Durham looks forward to welcoming The King and Queen to the city later this month, details of measures to ensure a safe and successful visit have been released.
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"Positive feedback" from residents following estate facelift
Published: Mar 19, 2025 6.00am
Residents on a County Durham estate are benefiting from £233,000 worth of improvements including new kerbs, footpaths and landscaped areas.
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News-Enforced sale helps bring empty property back into use
Published: Mar 06, 2025 10.18am
A derelict house has been sold at auction as part of our commitment to bringing empty homes back into use.
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News-Fly-infestation and dirty cookery equipment lands takeaway owner in court
Published: Feb 24, 2025 10.58am
The owner of a Chinese takeaway has been ordered to pay out more than £4,000 following the discovery of a fly-infestation and unhygienic conditions on the business premises.
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News-Clean up operation launched for County Durham
Published: Feb 21, 2025 11.11am
A large-scale clean-up operation has been launched to enhance County Durham's communities.
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News-The Baddies take over Gala Durham this half term
Published: Feb 20, 2025 10.25am
There's fun for all the family at Gala Durham this half term as The Baddies take to the stage.
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News-Hundreds of households access low-cost pest control services
Published: Feb 20, 2025 9.56am
More than 1,300 low-income households have benefited from cheaper pest control treatments following the introduction of a discount scheme.
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News-More chefs announced for Bishop Auckland Food Festival
Published: Feb 19, 2025 10.07am
The full line up of celebrity chefs for Bishop Auckland Food Festival has now been confirmed, as organisers announce who will be appearing on Sunday.
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News-Fly-tipping incidents fall in County Durham as crackdown continues
Published: Feb 17, 2025 11.47am
We are continuing to crackdown on fly-tipping, with hundreds of fixed penalty notices issued, multiple vehicles seized and fines and court charges topping £134,000 secured in just over three years.
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News-Enforcement camera to be introduced at busy Durham junction
Published: Feb 13, 2025 10.25am
Drivers passing through Durham are being warned of enforcement coming into place at a key junction.
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News-'They really are angels' - New night hub helps transform lives
Published: Feb 11, 2025 11.38am
A man has credited a County Durham homelessness service with transforming his life after his mental health issues escalated.
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News-S&DR200 festival launches with spectacular open-air live performance and drone show
Published: Feb 10, 2025 3.08pm
The S&DR200 festival will launch with All Change, a spectacular open-air event in Bishop Auckland combining dazzling projections, drones and up to 100 live performers bringing history to life, on Saturday 29 March 2025
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News-Guidance issued for County Durham election candidates
Published: Feb 10, 2025 11.20am
Guidance has been provided for candidates looking to stand in this year's County Durham elections.
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News-Park to reach new heights with tower attraction
Published: Feb 10, 2025 9.58am
A new play attraction standing almost 15 metres tall is to be installed in a County Durham park.
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News-First chefs announced for Bishop Auckland Food Festival
Published: Feb 07, 2025 10.02am
A Sunday Brunch host, social media baker, and a MasterChef champion are among the celebrity chefs who will appear at this year's Bishop Auckland Food Festival.
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News-Councillors to agree budget for next four years
Published: Feb 07, 2025 9.25am
Leaders at the region's largest council will be asked to agree final budget proposals for next year and the following three years ahead of them being considered by full council.
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News-Plans for new County Durham athletics track move forward
Published: Feb 05, 2025 9.17am
Councillors will be updated on a charity's ambition to create a new community athletics track in County Durham next week.
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News-A home and a helping hand for a young person in need
Published: Jan 24, 2025 11.13am
A woman who has opened her home and her heart to young people is encouraging others to follow in her footsteps.
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News-Untold stories of Jewish refugees help mark 80 years since the Holocaust
Published: Jan 20, 2025 10.16am
The story of a great rescue effort to bring thousands of Jewish children to Britian during the Second World War will be told at a commemorative event.
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News-Woman fined for leaving rubbish in street
Published: Jan 20, 2025 10.13am
We are reminding residents of the need to dispose of waste responsibly following the prosecution of a woman in County Durham.