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Dancing 'grannies', human hedges, singing waiters, and chefs on stilts are among the free family acts performing at Bishop Auckland Food Festival, organisers have confirmed.

CCTV has been installed in Stanley to discourage anti-social behaviour at a former school building.

Young people in County Durham are being given the opportunity to have a final say on funding for community projects.

People in County Durham whose homes are not connected to a mains gas supply are set to benefit following the success of a funding bid.

Two volunteers are being sought to help ensure high standards of conduct among county, town and parish councillors across County Durham.

This World Social Work Week (20 to 24 March), a woman working in County Durham has spoken of how her own experiences influenced her decision to become a social worker.

Pasta making, creating "illusion" cakes, and chopping vegetables like a pro are just some of the skills people can learn at this year's Bishop Auckland Food Festival.

An order banning vehicles at a popular location in County Durham has been extended for two years.

People are being invited to have their say on proposed changes to the way in which we work with residents, communities, councillors, and partners.

Young people in County Durham have been influential in developing a new strategy for children's services.

A summer festival which brings the streets of County Durham alive with the sound of brass music is set to return this year, with the first act now announced.

A MasterChef champion and Great British Bake Off runner-up will be among the Sunday headliners at this year's Bishop Auckland Food Festival.

Organisers of the Durham City Run Festival have confirmed that races at the event will return to an iconic location this year.

A County Durham woman who has gone above and beyond for her community through her love of litter picking has been recognised in the sweep-est way.

People are being invited to have their say on potential changes to home to school transport arrangements in County Durham.

Plans to reopen the DLI Museum and Art Gallery have moved a step closer, as proposals for the venue have been approved.

Members of the public are invited to have their say on plans for a new bus station and improved car parking facilities in Bishop Auckland.

Three County Durham men have been left with a combined bill of more than £3,500 after being convicted of waste offences.

A main road in County Durham has fully reopened to the public following essential repairs.

A County Durham man has been ordered to pay out more than £700 after being caught dumping rubbish in a country road layby.