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Hundreds of additional parking bays are now available at a Durham City park and ride site following a £2 million expansion scheme.

Carers are being encouraged to know their rights and not miss out on benefits they could be eligible for.

A project to restore 213 hectares of rare coastal habitat in County Durham has been launched with nearly £1m of funding.

Christmas has come early for a three-year-old boy with a passion for picking up litter.

A new partnership between the region's largest council and a supermarket chain has been launched to help people into work.

Shouting, screaming, swearing, fighting, late night parties, criminal damage, suspected drug use and noxious smells caused by rubbish and dog faeces. These are just some of a catalogue of anti-social behaviour incidents that led us to successfully apply for a closure order for a residential property in Horden.

The region's largest council has been recognised with a prestigious award for its work to support and recruit apprentices.

Health challenges facing farmers have been brought to light thanks to the efforts of a woman looking to be the voice for her community.

People are being urged to be aware of social media posts claiming a new dentist is opening with NHS places in Shildon.

We have welcomed the news that a programme aimed at regenerating town centres will go ahead.

A County Durham shop has been forced to close for three months after thousands of pounds worth of illegal cigarettes, vapes and tobacco were discovered on the premises.

Residents will be able to have their say on a proposed bypass around two County Durham villages.

A rogue roofer has been ordered to repay over £3,500 for failing to complete work for two customers.

A man who was caught on CCTV flytipping three times in 89 minutes has been left more than £2,600 worse off.

Members of the public are being urged to look out for two new parking scams affecting the North East.

Food fans are encouraged to save the date for the return of one of the region's biggest food festivals.

A County Durham leisure centre is scheduled to reopen to the public next month with some exciting new features and improved energy efficiency.

A County Durham takeaway owner has been fined nearly £5,000 after flytipping two freezers behind his shop.

People are being reminded to ensure they dispose of vapes and batteries correctly after the latest in a series of fires in bin lorries.

As temperatures begin to fall, community groups and organisations across County Durham are being invited to apply for financial support to become Welcome Spaces.