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£2.8m awarded for active travel in Durham City
Published: May 10, 2023 9.05am
Successful funding bids are paving the way for improvements to sustainable travel across County Durham.
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County Durham celebrates King Charles III's Coronation
Published: May 09, 2023 12.03pm
Landmarks were lit and people partied as County Durham celebrated King Charles III's Coronation in style.
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County Durham man weighed in scrap metal worth more than £32k without a licence
Published: May 09, 2023 9.53am
A County Durham man has pleaded guilty to trading as a scrap metal dealer without a licence.
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New £13million school will be 'springing' up in no time!
Published: May 05, 2023 10.50am
Construction work on a £13million primary school and nursery in Spennymoor is set to get underway.
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First look at STACK Bishop Auckland
Published: May 03, 2023 12.49pm
Developers have given the first glimpse of how an exciting County Durham leisure operation will look once it is completed.
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Consultation on changes to electoral boundaries launches
Published: May 03, 2023 10.40am
A 10-week consultation on proposed new electoral boundaries for County Durham is now underway.
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County Durham lights up to mark Coronation
Published: May 03, 2023 9.05am
An image of King Charles III is to be projected onto two County Durham landmarks as part of a programme of celebrations for his Coronation.
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Five fined for waste offences
Published: Apr 28, 2023 12.34pm
Five people from County Durham have been left with a combined bill of more than £3,500 after being convicted of waste offences.
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Reg Vardy Band to open Durham Brass Festival
Published: Apr 28, 2023 9.04am
Celebrate 70 years of James Bond, sing along to big Broadway numbers, and enjoy some of the biggest movie scores live in three exciting events at Durham Brass Festival.
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Works begin to install A690 traffic lights
Published: Apr 27, 2023 10.41am
Work to install traffic lights at two junctions on the A690 is due to begin next week.
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More than 40 apprenticeships up for grabs - here's the full list of roles on offer
Published: Apr 26, 2023 11.12am
Electricians, plasterers, civil engineers and business administrators are among more than 40 apprenticeships roles we're recruiting to at the council.
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More road sweepers brought in to keep County Durham clean and tidy
Published: Apr 25, 2023 10.22am
The North East's largest council has bolstered its road sweeping fleet in order to keep communities clean and tidy.
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"It's Bishop at its best": Celebrity chefs and tasty treats delight crowds at food festival
Published: Apr 23, 2023 3.30pm
Thousands flocked to this weekend's Bishop Auckland Food Festival, where celebrity chefs, tantalising treats, and family fun were all on the menu.
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Barclays community banking launches in Stanhope
Published: Apr 21, 2023 10.39am
Residents in Weardale can continue to use in-person banking services with the launch of a new community space.
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Homeless accommodation created in Shildon
Published: Apr 20, 2023 9.53am
New accommodation to support people facing homelessness has been created in Shildon.
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Bishop Auckland Food Festival: Celebrity chef times, park and ride details and more
Published: Apr 19, 2023 1.48pm
Bishop Auckland Food Festival returns to the town this weekend, bringing celebrity chefs, street food traders, live entertainment and fun family activities.
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Around 140 traders confirmed for Bishop Auckland Food Festival
Published: Apr 13, 2023 11.09am
Banging burgers, katsu curries and local cheeses and chutneys are just some of the culinary delights that'll be on offer at next weekend's Bishop Auckland Food Festival.
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Creating a right of way network fit for the 21st century
Published: Apr 11, 2023 3.07pm
A vision for the future of public rights of way (PROW) in County Durham will go before councillors next week.
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Residents reminded of upcoming local elections
Published: Apr 05, 2023 9.24am
By-elections will be taking place in some areas of County Durham next month.
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Wallace and Gromit brought to life in Durham Brass Festival performance
Published: Apr 04, 2023 10.13am
Audiences can enjoy a live music experience featuring an animated classic and take a trip down memory lane in two exciting performances at Durham Brass Festival.