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From gardening and painting, to homemade afternoon tea - monthly activity packs have been keeping County Durham residents entertained at home this year.

The leaders of seven North East councils, the North of Tyne Mayor and Northumbria's Police and Crime Commissioner have issued a joint statement in response to Saturday's announcement of a national lockdown.

A scheme to extend free school meals over the half-term holidays received more than 4,000 applications within hours of its launch.

We are stepping in to help families during next week's half term holiday by providing support to those who would normally receive free school meals.

The leaders of seven North East councils, the North of Tyne Mayor and Northumbria's Police and Crime Commissioner have issued a joint statement once again calling on the public to do their bit to help reduce coronavirus infection rates.

North East councils are calling on the Government for a financial settlement that allows them to continue responding to the coronavirus pandemic while providing the services people rely upon.

Following discussions with the Government today, the leaders of seven North East councils, the North of Tyne Mayor and Northumbria's Police and Crime Commissioner have issued a joint statement.

Following recent news coverage of an investigation by the Valuation Office Agency (VOA), we have issued the below statement clarifying that the decision not to backdate the payments was made by the VOA, which is an executive agency of HM Revenue and Customs.

A new coastal community hub is set to be built at a County Durham tourist spot for residents and visitors to enjoy when taking a trip to the seaside.

A music education service and some of County Durham's most popular arts venues have been awarded more than £800,000 to help sustain their future.

Leaders across the seven North East local authorities have issued a joint statement in relation to the government announcement of a new three-tier restrictions system that will come into place on Wednesday.

Hundreds of hand washing stations will be set up in schools across County Durham as part of measures to prevent the spread of coronavirus.

People across County Durham are being invited to have their say on the future of the area at a series of virtual events where residents will also be thanked for their good work during the pandemic.

The first of a new kind of coronavirus testing centre is opening in County Durham next month.

A vision to create a new history centre showcasing County Durham's rich heritage can now become a reality after plans were approved this week.

County Durham residents will be able to enjoy a range of sports and leisure activities in a newly refurbished community venue.

This Recycle Week sees a big thank you to County Durham residents and workers who are all playing their part.

A former assistant chief constable has been appointed as the new independent chair and scrutineer of Durham Safeguarding Children Partnership (DSCP).

Leaders of North East local authorities have come together to take the unprecedented step of seeking greater controls from government to introduce stricter COVID-19 prevention measures ahead of national intervention.

Bookworms will once again be able to browse the shelves of County Durham libraries from next week.