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News-Businesses reminded to sign up for food waste collections

Published March 21, 2025 10.59am

Businesses in County Durham are being reminded about new food waste legislation coming into force next month.
News-Takeaway owner fined after receipts and food waste found in layby
Published February 25, 2025 9.28am

A takeaway owner has been ordered to pay almost £1,000 after rubbish from his business was dumped along the A690 in County Durham.
News-Hundreds of households access low-cost pest control services
Published February 20, 2025 9.56am

More than 1,300 low-income households have benefited from cheaper pest control treatments following the introduction of a discount scheme.

News-Businesses reminded to sign up for food waste collections