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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 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.

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

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

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

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

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