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An eyesore building in Annfield Plain, blighted by anti-social behaviour, is set to be demolished.

The first phase of a long-term strategy to ensure County Durham has a thriving and inclusive economy will be considered by councillors next week.

A North East council is combining artificial intelligence (AI) and a surplus food scheme to help feed families while reducing food waste.

Devolution plans for the North East that would see the region gain new powers and £4.2bn in investment have had the final local political approval.

A Durham woman has been left with a bill of more than £500 after being caught selling counterfeit cigarettes and hand rolling tobacco.

An innovative project to use heat from mine water to power buildings in Horden has moved a step closer after securing funding.

Victorian gates from Euston Station, two ice houses and a deserted medieval village.

A new drinking water fountain in Bishop Auckland has been blessed by the Archbishop of York.

Proposals to adopt additional council tax raising flexibilities and apply additional charges on long term empty and second homes in County Durham are set to be discussed.

A North East council has bid for government funding to help tackle homelessness and rough sleeping.

An actor's childhood dream to become a star on her local theatre stage will come true this winter, with her panto performance set to sparkle in Durham City.

School runs and commutes have become much easier for people living and working in part of County Durham after a walking and cycling route was upgraded.

Work to transform Spennymoor's Festival Walk and marketplace into a vibrant town space continues, as the final phases of work begin.

The way people can apply to vote by post or by proxy is changing.

Community groups and organisations across County Durham are being invited to apply for financial support to become Welcome Spaces.

Killhope Lead Mining Museum is hosting a variety of events to keep families entertained this October half term.

A landlord has been ordered to pay almost £50,000 for failing to adhere to licensing legal requirements on several rental properties, despite numerous warnings.

A County Durham park is now home to a Roman village...of the virtual variety.

Two shops in County Durham have been forced to close for three months after being found selling illegal cigarettes and tobacco.

By-elections for an area of Seaham will be taking place next month.