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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.

Residents and businesses are being asked to have their say on their feelings for and interactions with Bishop Auckland to help support its ongoing regeneration.

Audiences have been transported into a world of magic, music and merriment as Gala Durham marks the start of the festive season.

A Grade II listed building in the heart of Durham City will close from this weekend for restoration works.

A team which helps people with disabilities, neurodiversity, and long-term health conditions into work has been recognised as one of the highest-performing supported employment services in the UK.

A shop in County Durham has been forced to close for the second time in six months after being found selling illegal cigarettes, tobacco and non-compliant disposable electronic cigarettes.

Hundreds of additional parking bays are now available at a Durham City park and ride site following a £2 million expansion scheme.

A new hub has opened to offer support to care leavers across County Durham.

Carers are being encouraged to know their rights and not miss out on benefits they could be eligible for.

A project to restore 213 hectares of rare coastal habitat in County Durham has been launched with nearly £1m of funding.

Christmas has come early for a three-year-old boy with a passion for picking up litter.