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A Stanley woman has been fined for licensing breaches she committed while managing a local pub.

Residents are set to benefit from a major new scheme to improve electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure in County Durham.

Families are invited to fly into County Durham this summer for a magical theatre production.

Two crematoriums in County Durham have retained their Green Flag status for another year.

World Heritage Site Durham Cathedral, care homes, schools, marketplaces, parks and all manner of other venues.

Works to reduce queueing and congestion along a key road in Bishop Auckland will begin next month.

Building new affordable homes, providing temporary accommodation for people in need and delivering a programme that seeks to ensure housing providers are fit for purpose.

We are committing to over 200 further actions as part of our ambitions to tackle climate change.

We are inviting you to have your say on proposed revisions to the Bishop Auckland Conservation Area at a drop-in session taking place in the town this month.

People in County Durham are being asked for their views on information, advice and guidance services.

A leisure centre in County Durham is reopening to the public after refurbishment works.

A bin capable of weighing food waste and encouraging recycling and composting was the winning entry in an innovation competition for young entrepreneurs.

A County Durham shop has been ordered to close after being caught selling illicit cigarettes on four separate occasions.

From loaded mac and cheese, Mediterranean mezze, to creamy cheesecakes and sweet treats, the traders have been announced for Seaham Food Festival.

County Durham residents are being invited to apply for a number of committee roles focussed on challenging and shaping local services.

Final touches are being put to preparations for one of the region's most popular music events with its return just days away.

People are being invited to have their say on a proposal to extend restrictions on the display of letting boards in Durham City.

We have teamed up with athletics legend Steve Cram to inspire residents to take part in a series of running events in Durham next month.

As the anniversary of Victoria Cross hero Adam Wakenshaw's remarkable act of bravery approaches, his grandson has spoken of his pride at seeing the anti-tank gun on which he sacrificed his life on display at a new North East visitor attraction.

County Durham is flying the flag for those who serve and have served this Armed Forces Week.