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A County Durham heritage and registration venue has attracted almost 60,000 people in its first five months - more than twice the number of visitors projected.

A landlord with a portfolio of houses has been fined in court for a second time this year, for failing to comply with his licensing obligations.

Residents are being reminded that Customer Access Points and most of our other buildings will be closed over the Christmas and New Year holidays.

Christmas hampers and free pantomime shows are bringing extra festive cheer to a County Durham village.

Up-and-coming musicians from across the North East are being invited to apply to be part of one of the region's biggest events.

Repairs to a historic County Durham bridge have reached a key milestone as the final pieces have been dismantled.

We have announced we will once again offer free parking after 3pm in our car parks this festive season.

We have secured a prestigious national climate change award while retaining our green accreditation for the third year running.

A new facility opens its doors today offering safe housing and longer-term support for women across County Durham.

An industrial artwork at the heart of the DLI Museum and Art Gallery will serve as a unique time capsule celebrating the venue's past and future.

Thousands of families in County Durham will be given some extra Christmas cheer through a food box scheme.

Residents are being asked to have their say on new savings proposals as we work towards finalising our budget proposals for next year.

The owner of a Grade II listed church located at the heart of a conservation area has been fined £10,000 for failing to carry out essential repairs.

"Every day there is something new when you have people to stay for respite. Even just a little difference can be huge for them. It's our pleasure having them to stay - I wish I'd done it years ago."

Towns and villages across County Durham are being transformed into festive wonderlands this month.

Residents in County Durham are being reminded of changes to bin collections over the Christmas period.

A civic building in Durham City has received some extra festive sparkle thanks to a nine-year-old boy and his siblings.

A new roundabout designed to reduce congestion at the busy Seaton Lane junction is now open.

Though the weather might be getting colder, organisers of one of the region's biggest summer food festivals have announced dates for next year.

A shop in Peterlee has been ordered to close after illegal cigarettes, tobacco and vapes worth over £16,000 were found hidden in the premises.