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A precautionary road closure will be put in place on an approach to a County Durham crossroads next week.

Proposals have been submitted to create a new centre which brings together leisure, library, and children's services.

People are being encouraged to have their say on a new housing strategy for County Durham.

Year-long celebrations are set to begin to mark 75 years of an East Durham town.

A scheme has been recognised for its efforts to create social value opportunities across County Durham with a prestigious national award.

Staff and elected members at a North East council will celebrate civilian and uniformed personnel on a national day to honour the armed forces community.

A care worker who has played a key role in supporting vulnerable children and young people in County Durham has been awarded an MBE in the King's Birthday Honours.

Plans to extend one of Durham City's three Park and Ride sites have been given the green light.

A County Durham man has been left with a bill of almost £12,500 after trading standards officers found illegal vapes being sold from his shop on two separate occasions.

Four County Durham residents have been recognised for outstanding service to their communities.

A former headteacher and lifelong Durham resident has taken over as the city's new mayor.

The latest famous faces heading to the County Durham coastline for a popular food festival have been announced.

County Durham's roads are set to benefit from a funding boost of over £2.5 million.

Two people have been fined for mis-using Blue Badges after parking in disabled bays on the same street in Hartlepool.

Work to identify potential improvements to walking and cycling infrastructure has been carried out in more of County Durham's main towns and villages.

Residents will be able to have their say on a new housing strategy for County Durham.

Councillors will consider a number of proposed changes to home to school transport arrangements when they meet next week.

An energetic party atmosphere is set to fill the streets of Durham City with the return of a popular Durham Brass Festival event.

Hundreds of illegal oversized vapes - including a brightly coloured product shaped like a children's toy - have been seized in County Durham.

"Prior to getting the job I was existing; I wasn't even living. I used to think, 'what's the point in trying." These are the words of Lee Brown, a County Durham man who has seen significant positive changes in his life, including being able to better understand his daughter, after finding employment through DurhamEnable.