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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.

Leaders at the region's largest council will be given an update on its financial position following the Autumn Budget.

Our North East Technology Park (NETPark) is to receive more than £11m towards its expansion.

Councillors in County Durham will discuss the allocation of social housing when they meet next week.

A £25 million scheme to transform towns and villages across County Durham is going from strength-to-strength, with more than £13 million invested and many more exciting projects in the pipeline.

A wildlife garden, mud kitchen, sports zone and tunnel are just some of the exciting activities on offer at a County Durham primary school with one of the best outdoor play offers in the country.