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News-Un-Belle-evable start to Gala Durham's panto season
Published November 22, 2024 10.13am
Audiences have been transported into a world of magic, music and merriment as Gala Durham marks the start of the festive season.
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News-Durham Town Hall to close for restoration
Published November 21, 2024 12.09pm
A Grade II listed building in the heart of Durham City will close from this weekend for restoration works.
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News-Supported employment service named best in UK
Published November 21, 2024 10.29am
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.
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News-Annfield Plain premises ordered to close twice in six months for selling illicit tobacco and vapes
Published November 19, 2024 10.28am
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.
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News-Expansion of Sniperley Park and Ride complete
Published November 19, 2024 10.06am
Hundreds of additional parking bays are now available at a Durham City park and ride site following a £2 million expansion scheme.
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News-Supporting County Durham's care leavers
Published November 18, 2024 10.48am
A new hub has opened to offer support to care leavers across County Durham.
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News-Carers urged to check what benefits they are entitled to
Published November 15, 2024 11.30am
Carers are being encouraged to know their rights and not miss out on benefits they could be eligible for.
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News-Nearly £1m funding to restore rare County Durham habitat
Published November 14, 2024 9.30am
A project to restore 213 hectares of rare coastal habitat in County Durham has been launched with nearly £1m of funding.
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News-Little litter picker given special honour
Published November 13, 2024 9.17am
Christmas has come early for a three-year-old boy with a passion for picking up litter.
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News-New council partnership helps people find jobs with Morrisons
Published November 12, 2024 9.38am
A new partnership between the region's largest council and a supermarket chain has been launched to help people into work.
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News-Closure order served on residential property linked to persistent anti-social behaviour
Published November 12, 2024 9.15am
Shouting, screaming, swearing, fighting, late night parties, criminal damage, suspected drug use and noxious smells caused by rubbish and dog faeces. These are just some of a catalogue of anti-social behaviour incidents that led us to successfully apply for a closure order for a residential property in Horden.
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News-Council wins national award for apprenticeship programme
Published November 11, 2024 11.10am
The region's largest council has been recognised with a prestigious award for its work to support and recruit apprentices.
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News-Rural health clinics launched after survey highlights issues for farmers
Published November 08, 2024 10.54am
Health challenges facing farmers have been brought to light thanks to the efforts of a woman looking to be the voice for her community.
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News-Inspiring County Durham's budding entrepreneurs
Published November 08, 2024 9.54am
A popular competition which aims to inspire enterprise amongst County Durham school children is back for its 20th year.
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News-Call to cut down on single use plastics
Published November 07, 2024 9.16am
Businesses, community groups and schools across County Durham are being urged to sign a single use plastics pledge.
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News-Scam alert: People urged to watch out for fake dentist
Published November 06, 2024 9.22am
People are being urged to be aware of social media posts claiming a new dentist is opening with NHS places in Shildon.
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News-Planning for strong and resilient communities
Published November 05, 2024 3.00pm
Plans to create 12 Local Networks across County Durham will be discussed next week.
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News-Keeping County Durham moving this winter
Published November 05, 2024 9.09am
Preparations for winter are well underway across County Durham.
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News-Regeneration plans given green light in Budget
Published November 01, 2024 10.56am
We have welcomed the news that a programme aimed at regenerating town centres will go ahead.
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News-Shop closed following discovery of £10,000 worth of illegal tobacco products
Published November 01, 2024 9.24am
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.