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The region's largest council has been recognised with a prestigious award for its work to support and recruit apprentices.

Health challenges facing farmers have been brought to light thanks to the efforts of a woman looking to be the voice for her community.

A popular competition which aims to inspire enterprise amongst County Durham school children is back for its 20th year.

Businesses, community groups and schools across County Durham are being urged to sign a single use plastics pledge.

People are being urged to be aware of social media posts claiming a new dentist is opening with NHS places in Shildon.

Plans to create 12 Local Networks across County Durham will be discussed next week.

Preparations for winter are well underway across County Durham.

We have welcomed the news that a programme aimed at regenerating town centres will go ahead.

A County Durham shop has been forced to close for three months after thousands of pounds worth of illegal cigarettes, vapes and tobacco were discovered on the premises.

Fascinating untold stories of children from County Durham's past will be the focus of a new exhibition curated by young people.

A rogue roofer has been ordered to repay over £3,500 for failing to complete work for two customers.

The keys to a County Durham community centre have been handed over to its residents.

A man who was caught on CCTV flytipping three times in 89 minutes has been left more than £2,600 worse off.

Members of the public are being urged to look out for two new parking scams affecting the North East.

Food fans are encouraged to save the date for the return of one of the region's biggest food festivals.

A County Durham leisure centre is scheduled to reopen to the public next month with some exciting new features and improved energy efficiency.

School children across County Durham are enjoying the magic of road safety this week.

A County Durham takeaway owner has been fined nearly £5,000 after flytipping two freezers behind his shop.

The winners of the 25th Durham Hedgelaying Competition have been crowned a cut above the rest.

People are being reminded to ensure they dispose of vapes and batteries correctly after the latest in a series of fires in bin lorries.