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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.

A woman who became a devoted carer for her friend when she was battling cancer is raising awareness of a vital support scheme for carers in County Durham and Darlington.

Schoolchildren in County Durham have been involved in creating a floral annual display at one of Durham's most prominent roundabouts.

Our new chair has chosen to raise funds for organisations which support grassroots clubs for young people, and those living with dementia.

Equipment and training that could save lives has been provided to people who work in Durham City centre.

Talented up and coming musicians from the North East are being given the chance to headline at a County Durham music festival.

Three stars of MasterChef and The Great British Bake Off are among the first celebrity chefs announced to headline a popular seaside food festival this summer.

A £1million home designed to give children and young people in care a "stepping-stone" to living more independently has been opened in County Durham.

Leading UK arts producers, Artichoke, has announced the five successful participants who will create and exhibit new light works at the Lumiere, the UK's light art biennial, as part of the small-scale commissioning scheme.

A £1.5million upgrade of County Durham's main cycling, wheeling and walking route has been completed, with a new glow in the dark section among the improvements made.

A requirement to keep dogs on leads in cemeteries is among a series of new measures set to come into force in County Durham next week.

Plans for an historic devolution deal for the North East of England have received widespread support from across the region.

Preparations are being made across County Durham ahead of Gypsies and Travellers making the journey to and from this year's Appleby Horse Fair.