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Closure order for shop selling illicit tobacco
Published May 20, 2024 9.28am
A shop in County Durham has been ordered to close for three months after selling illegal cigarettes and tobacco.
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Preparations underway for Appleby Horse Fair
Published May 17, 2024 10.13am
Temporary Stop Over Areas (TSOAs) are being set up in County Durham ahead of this year's Appleby Horse Fair.
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Durham walking and cycling routes to be improved
Published May 17, 2024 9.20am
Work to enhance footpaths and active travel routes in Durham City will begin next week.
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Popular TV chefs to star at Seaham Food Festival
Published May 16, 2024 11.00am
Two popular TV presenters are among the first celebrity chefs to be announced for Seaham Food Festival.
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Durham Brass Festival just got bigger! Emerging artist showcase and DJ set among newly-announced shows
Published May 15, 2024 9.57am
A soul and funk band championed by Craig Charles; a modernist folk act which opened for both Sam Fender at St James' Park and Pete Doherty; and a Brazilian-born alt-pop artist whose music has appeared on Love Island.
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Move more for your mental health
Published May 14, 2024 10.43am
"If I'm honest I can't remember a time when I didn't use a walk to help with my mental health, not that in the 80s or 90s I would have thought of it as mental health.
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Woodland restoration project connects forests and communities
Published May 14, 2024 10.13am
New woodlands covering an area the size of Durham's historic city centre have been created as part of a four-year scheme to reconnect forest networks.
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Major milestone for North East Investment Zone at NETPark Phase 3
Published May 13, 2024 9.14am
The £62million expansion of one of the UK's premier science parks has taken a significant step towards completion.
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County Durham school described as "a beacon of excellence" as Ofsted inspectors give it top marks
Published May 10, 2024 11.19am
A County Durham primary school has been rated "outstanding" by Ofsted inspectors - maintaining the rating it received at its last inspection more than 12 years ago.
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Views sought on ways to tackle anti-social behaviour
Published May 10, 2024 9.13am
Views are being sought on anti-social behaviour in Durham City and how best to tackle it.
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Have your say on Air Quality Action Plan
Published May 10, 2024 8.42am
People are being invited to have their say on an updated Air Quality Action Plan for Durham City.
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Funding boost for reimagined cultural venue
Published May 09, 2024 2.57pm
A cultural venue that will bring internationally significant exhibitions to County Durham has been awarded £500,000, as work gets underway on site.
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Thousands of pounds of illegal tobacco found after driver stopped by police
Published April 30, 2024 10.15am
A driver was pulled over by police on the A1(M) in County Durham while in possession of thousands of pounds of illegal tobacco, a court heard.
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Have your say on masterplan for key Newton Aycliffe site
Published April 29, 2024 10.46am
People are being invited to have their say on a draft masterplan setting out the future development of a key site in Newton Aycliffe.
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Peterlee pool reopens after maintenance works
Published April 26, 2024 10.54am
A swimming pool in County Durham is reopening to the public following essential maintenance.
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Shop ordered to close over seizure of £16,000 worth of illegal vapes
Published April 25, 2024 9.14am
A County Durham shop has been ordered to close following the discovery of more than 1,500 illegal vapes worth in excess of £16,000.
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Crowds flock to Bishop Auckland to enjoy taste of popular food festival
Published April 21, 2024 4.13pm
Thousands flocked to this weekend's Bishop Auckland Food Festival, where celebrity chefs, tasty treats, and family fun were all on the menu.
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Major upgrade of A167 Newton Aycliffe set to start
Published April 19, 2024 5.21pm
Major works to upgrade junctions on one of Newton Aycliffe's busiest roads are set to get underway.
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Bishop Auckland Food Festival is back this weekend! Here's all you need to know
Published April 17, 2024 1.55pm
Bishop Auckland Food Festival returns to the town this weekend, bringing celebrity chefs, street food traders, live entertainment, and fun family activities.
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Fines for fly-tipping, littering and graffiti in County Durham set for big increase
Published April 17, 2024 8.59am
People responsible for fly-tipping, littering, graffiti and other environmental offences in County Durham will soon face higher fixed penalty notice (FPN) fines.