Cabinet and council meeting news

A councillor who has served Durham for seven years is hoping to use her new civic role to raise money for charity.

A charity supporting premature and sick new babies and a group that tackles loneliness and social isolation are set to receive an extra boost.

We have committed more funding to a charity that provides vital advice to residents across County Durham.

A woman who uses her pub to connect others, a man who helps young people gain important experience and skills, and a farmer who has dedicated a quarter of a century to his community have each received a prestigious award.

A little girl who spent more than a year in hospital before undergoing life-saving surgery is helping to spread festive cheer by lighting up a Durham City Christmas tree.

A North East council has bid for government funding to help tackle homelessness and rough sleeping.