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Christmas has come early for a three-year-old boy with a passion for picking up litter.

A new partnership between the region's largest council and a supermarket chain has been launched to help people into work.

Shouting, screaming, swearing, fighting, late night parties, criminal damage, suspected drug use and noxious smells caused by rubbish and dog faeces. These are just some of a catalogue of anti-social behaviour incidents that led us to successfully apply for a closure order for a residential property in Horden.

The region's largest council has been recognised with a prestigious award for its work to support and recruit apprentices.

Health challenges facing farmers have been brought to light thanks to the efforts of a woman looking to be the voice for her community.

We have welcomed the news that a programme aimed at regenerating town centres will go ahead.

A County Durham shop has been forced to close for three months after thousands of pounds worth of illegal cigarettes, vapes and tobacco were discovered on the premises.

Residents will be able to have their say on a proposed bypass around two County Durham villages.

A rogue roofer has been ordered to repay over £3,500 for failing to complete work for two customers.

Members of the public are being urged to look out for two new parking scams affecting the North East.

A County Durham leisure centre is scheduled to reopen to the public next month with some exciting new features and improved energy efficiency.

Durham City's CCTV network has undergone a major upgrade thanks to funding from the Home Office's Safer Streets Fund.

This World Mental Health Day, the region's largest council is using the power of art to bring people together and improve their wellbeing.

County Durham's network of Changing Places toilets has expanded, making it easier for people with disabilities and their carers to plan and enjoy days out.

Customer Access Points in County Durham could move to one day a week surgeries to reflect decreasing demand for face-to-face customer services.

Competitive hedgelayers will compete for the title of County Durham's champion hedgelayer next week.

Nearly 2,000 families in County Durham will save hundreds of pounds a year thanks to a pilot free school meals scheme.

People are being invited to have their say on a new vision for Durham City.

The owners of Lebaneat have been ordered to pay over £28,000 after being found guilty of allergen contamination which resulted in a customer being sent to hospital.

The North East Combined Authority and Mayor Kim McGuinness have approved almost £4.5 million of investment to support the regeneration of Horden in East Durham.