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Views are being sought on proposed changes to parking arrangements in County Durham.

Traders are being invited to take part in one of the North East's most popular food festivals.

Residents in County Durham are being invited to have their say on further proposals to balance our budgets next year and beyond.

Parents in County Durham are being reminded that the deadline to apply for their child's secondary school place is fast approaching.

Plans to form a new mayoral combined authority to unlock huge new investment and powers for the region are set to progress.

Vapes can now be recycled at points across County Durham, thanks to a new scheme.

County Durham residents are being reminded for the final time to check their voter registration information or risk losing their right to vote in future elections.

A man has been ordered to pay over £1,200 for failing to move an abandoned vehicle in Chester-le-Street.

Residents of County Durham can now find out where they can get free access to the internet, devices and support with digital skills, this Get Online Week 2023.

A fun magic show with a serious road safety message has been enjoyed by more than 1,000 County Durham school children.

A landlord who failed to act on orders to improve two County Durham properties has been left more than £15,000 worse off.

To celebrate the reopening of Peterlee Leisure Centre on Monday 30 October, we are inviting you to come along and try out a selection of group exercise classes for free this weekend.

Councillors have pledged £2million towards plans for an enhanced three-year programme of world-class events and community-led activities across County Durham.

Progress is being made on the restoration of a historic bridge in County Durham.

A man has been ordered to pay nearly £9,000 while two shops in County Durham have been ordered to close as part of a council crackdown on illegal cigarettes and tobacco.

Councillors will hear about considerable progress being made towards a more sustainable future, as carbon emission reduction efforts in County Durham reach new heights.

We've teamed up with world-leading research institution Durham University and global commercial real estate services firm, Avison Young, to launch the opportunity for a joint venture partner to be involved in the cutting-edge research and business accelerator, Durham Innovation District.

Four pieces of life-saving equipment have been installed in Chester-le-Street thanks to funding.

Councillors will be asked to approve a public consultation on a new strategy to help reduce homelessness and rough sleeping when they meet next week.

Leaders at a North East council will consider further proposed savings to help it balance its budget next year as it faces a period of significant financial uncertainty.