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Plans to expand a business park which will provide new investment and jobs have been approved.

Support we provide for people fleeing adversity in Ukraine and elsewhere in the world looks set to be maintained.

Significant increases in inflation, energy costs and fuel prices are placing unprecedented pressure on council budgets in County Durham.

A North East council will be asked to consider measures to support struggling bus services.

Proposals to introduce a new plan aimed at making roads safer and reducing the number of traffic accidents are set to be discussed by councillors.

Traditional craftspeople can take part in an annual hedgelaying competition with prizes up for grabs.

The North East's largest council has scooped an honour at an annual awards ceremony which celebrates the work of public services.

The official countdown to the 2025 Stockton & Darlington Railway (S&DR) bicentennial celebrations has today (27 September) begun, as the new brand was unveiled for the anniversary to mark three years to go.

A man has been ordered to pay over £1,000 by magistrates after failing to dispose of household waste correctly.

Home care workers across County Durham are being offered support to help pass their driving tests.

Residents are being given the chance to help shape the future of the swimming pool programme at leisure centres across County Durham.

A woman has been ordered to pay hundreds of pounds after failing to assist with an investigation into waste being dumped in County Durham.

Preparations are underway at a North East council to keep priority roads clear during the winter months.

Food-lovers from across the region flocked to County Durham's coastline for two days of festival fun.

A flag symbolising unwavering support for forces personnel has been raised by the North East's largest local authority ahead of Armed Forces Day.

Plans to submit new bids for multimillion-pound government Levelling Up funding and investment in regeneration aimed at improving the lives of residents in County Durham will be discussed by councillors this week.