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A County Durham road is to receive almost £3million worth of safety improvements following a successful funding bid.

A County Durham taxi boss has been ordered to pay more than £2,000 after allowing a wheelchair user to be regularly transported by an unlicensed driver, without insurance.

An historic transfer of power and money from Westminster to the North East was confirmed today following the signing of a landmark devolution deal between the government and the leaders of the region's major councils.

Young women in County Durham were inspired to achieve their career ambitions no matter their gender, this International Women's Day.

A County Durham builder has left court with a bill of almost £2,000 after dumping waste containing asbestos near a cemetery.

Further devolution of wide-ranging powers are coming to the North East after Leaders secured a trailblazing deal with government.

A proposal to build up to 28 new industrial units in County Durham will go before councillors next week.

Revitalising the high street and improving transport links and community safety will be the focus of a new £20 million investment plan for Spennymoor.

Proposals to control anti-social behaviour in Durham City centre have been brought forward by us.

A free music event will take place in a County Durham town this weekend to celebrate its 75th anniversary.

More than £500m of North East investment has already been unlocked as part of a historic devolution deal.

We have received national recognition for our work to support the Armed Forces community.

A rogue gardener who took more than £1,500 from a woman but failed to carry out any work has been jailed.

Audiences are invited to celebrate International Women's Day (Friday 8 March) at a special event held at Bishop Auckland Town Hall.

Two people have been prosecuted for separate fly-tipping related offences in County Durham.

Over £6 million is being committed to tackle homelessness in County Durham after its council was successful in a bid for funding.

A scheme which provides advice and assistance to people in need has received over £80,000 in funding to expand its food bank programme.

A BBC Saturday Kitchen presenter, an award-winning chef and a food content creator with millions of TikTok views will headline the Sunday cookery demonstration slots at this year's Bishop Auckland Food Festival weekend.

Individuals who would like to help deliver positive change in the Chester-le-Street area are being invited to join the local Area Action Partnership (AAP) board.

An opportunity is available to play a crucial role in the ongoing regeneration of a County Durham town, helping to deliver millions of pounds worth of investment over the next 10 years.