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Fans of Alice in Wonderland can continue the adventure with a free theatre production coming to parks across County Durham.

A historic street in Durham City will be partially closed from next week for refurbishment.

Thousands of pounds have been allocated to tackle speeding in Crook, Willington and Tow Law.

The sunshine followed the rain over the weekend as food-lovers flocked to County Durham's coastline for two days of festival fun.

One of our depots has officially reopened as a 'low carbon' site following an £8.3m makeover.

With just days left to go until Seaham Food Festival, organisers are reminding festivalgoers to plan their journey before they travel.

A pilot scheme in County Durham will see people without a driveway be able to charge their electric vehicle at home.

A pioneering scheme which allows disused medical and care equipment to be given a new lease of life has been extended.

We have scrapped the discounts offered for early payment of fixed penalty notices (FPNs) issued to people for fly-tipping, dropping litter and dog fouling.

People living or working in Bishop Auckland, Chester-le-Street, Meadowfield and Seaham can borrow a bike for free thanks to the extension of a Durham County Council scheme.

A footbridge in Durham City is to remain closed after structural issues were uncovered during a recent inspection.

Green spaces across County Durham have once again been awarded a prestigious national status.

From the audience to the stage - the final chef to complete the Seaham Food Festival line-up has now been announced.

A County Durham shop that was repeatedly found to be selling illicit tobacco has been shut down for three months.

Work is underway on the £61m expansion of one of the UK's premier science parks following the appointment of a contractor.

A North East council has expanded its electric vehicle fleet as part of its aim to achieve net zero.

A Durham leisure centre has reopened following an ambitious refurbishment programme.

County Durham residents are being urged to check their electoral registration details to make sure they don't risk losing their right to vote.

Super scotch eggs, dirty fries, local fudge and cookie pies - these are just some of the tasty delights that'll be on offer at this summer's Seaham Food Festival.

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