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Funding boost for reimagined cultural venue
Published: May 09, 2024 2.57pm
A cultural venue that will bring internationally significant exhibitions to County Durham has been awarded £500,000, as work gets underway on site.
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Funding boost for road maintenance in County Durham
Published: May 08, 2024 10.39am
We are expanding our road resurfacing programme this year after receiving an additional £3.72 million from the Government.
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Proposals to bring face-to-face customer service to more County Durham communities
Published: May 02, 2024 1.20pm
Residents are being encouraged to have their say on proposals to provide face-to-face customer services at more locations across County Durham.
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New footbridge works to start as part of major road improvement scheme in County Durham
Published: May 02, 2024 10.48am
Work to construct a new pedestrian and cyclist footbridge across the A19 will get under way this month.
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Thousands of pounds of illegal tobacco found after driver stopped by police
Published: Apr 30, 2024 10.15am
A driver was pulled over by police on the A1(M) in County Durham while in possession of thousands of pounds of illegal tobacco, a court heard.
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Have your say on masterplan for key Newton Aycliffe site
Published: Apr 29, 2024 10.46am
People are being invited to have their say on a draft masterplan setting out the future development of a key site in Newton Aycliffe.
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Autism charity chair and dedicated youth worker awarded prestigious medals
Published: Apr 29, 2024 10.24am
The long-serving chair of an autism charity and a man who has devoted his life to enriching the lives of children and young people have both received the highest civic honour in County Durham.
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Preparatory works continue at former DLI Museum site
Published: Apr 26, 2024 11.50am
The car park of the former DLI Museum and Gallery at Aykley Heads will close from Sunday, 28 April to allow the regeneration of the site to continue.
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Peterlee pool reopens after maintenance works
Published: Apr 26, 2024 10.54am
A swimming pool in County Durham is reopening to the public following essential maintenance.
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New £2.5 million walking and cycling route planned for Durham City
Published: Apr 26, 2024 10.13am
A key travel route linking educational, retail and residential sites in the north of Durham City is set to benefit from enhanced walking and cycling facilities thanks to a £2.5 million grant.
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Shop ordered to close over seizure of £16,000 worth of illegal vapes
Published: Apr 25, 2024 9.14am
A County Durham shop has been ordered to close following the discovery of more than 1,500 illegal vapes worth in excess of £16,000.
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Home to work bus service launched in County Durham
Published: Apr 24, 2024 9.15am
A bookable bus service has been launched in County Durham to make it easier for people to get to work.
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Crowds flock to Bishop Auckland to enjoy taste of popular food festival
Published: Apr 21, 2024 4.13pm
Thousands flocked to this weekend's Bishop Auckland Food Festival, where celebrity chefs, tasty treats, and family fun were all on the menu.
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Major upgrade of A167 Newton Aycliffe set to start
Published: Apr 19, 2024 5.21pm
Major works to upgrade junctions on one of Newton Aycliffe's busiest roads are set to get underway.
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Coronation Street star Kevin Kennedy joins cast of County Durham panto
Published: Apr 19, 2024 10.18am
A Coronation Street legend will swap the cobbles for the boards when he joins the cast of a County Durham pantomime this year.
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Bishop Auckland Food Festival is back this weekend! Here's all you need to know
Published: Apr 17, 2024 1.55pm
Bishop Auckland Food Festival returns to the town this weekend, bringing celebrity chefs, street food traders, live entertainment, and fun family activities.
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Fines for fly-tipping, littering and graffiti in County Durham set for big increase
Published: Apr 17, 2024 8.59am
People responsible for fly-tipping, littering, graffiti and other environmental offences in County Durham will soon face higher fixed penalty notice (FPN) fines.
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Pair to pay thousands for waste in garden
Published: Apr 12, 2024 11.59am
Two people have been ordered to pay a combined total of £2,000 for failing to clear waste from their garden and for abandoning a vehicle outside their home.
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Sniperley Park and Ride expansion work to begin
Published: Apr 11, 2024 10.25am
Work is set to begin on the £2 million expansion of a County Durham transport hub.
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More than 150 traders confirmed for Bishop Auckland Food Festival
Published: Apr 10, 2024 11.18am
Curries, crepes, cocktails and mocktails will be among the mouthwatering delights on offer at next weekend's Bishop Auckland Food Festival.