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News-New exhibition gives a voice to children from the past, present and future
Published October 30, 2024 9.50am

Fascinating untold stories of children from County Durham's past will be the focus of a new exhibition curated by young people.
News-Rogue roofer to pay family over £3,500 compensation
Published October 29, 2024 10.09am

A rogue roofer has been ordered to repay over £3,500 for failing to complete work for two customers.
News-Community set to benefit from centre handover

Published October 28, 2024 9.32am

The keys to a County Durham community centre have been handed over to its residents.
News-CCTV catches man flytipping three times in 89 minutes
Published October 28, 2024 9.07am

A man who was caught on CCTV flytipping three times in 89 minutes has been left more than £2,600 worse off.
News-Region's councils warn drivers over parking scams

Published October 25, 2024 8.53am

Members of the public are being urged to look out for two new parking scams affecting the North East.
News-Dates announced for Bishop Auckland Food Festival 2025
Published October 24, 2024 10.00am

Food fans are encouraged to save the date for the return of one of the region's biggest food festivals.
News-Teesdale Leisure Centre scheduled opening date
Published October 23, 2024 11.00am

A County Durham leisure centre is scheduled to reopen to the public next month with some exciting new features and improved energy efficiency.
News-Adding a spell of magic to road safety messages

Published October 23, 2024 9.15am

School children across County Durham are enjoying the magic of road safety this week.
News-Man fined after dumping rubbish behind his own takeaway
Published October 18, 2024 9.39am

A County Durham takeaway owner has been fined nearly £5,000 after flytipping two freezers behind his shop.
News-Hedgelaying competitors on the 'hedge' of glory

Published October 16, 2024 9.28am

The winners of the 25th Durham Hedgelaying Competition have been crowned a cut above the rest.
News-Latest fires in bin lorries prompts vape and battery disposal plea
Published October 15, 2024 1.54pm

People are being reminded to ensure they dispose of vapes and batteries correctly after the latest in a series of fires in bin lorries.
News-Welcome Spaces return to County Durham for third year

Published October 15, 2024 10.41am

As temperatures begin to fall, community groups and organisations across County Durham are being invited to apply for financial support to become Welcome Spaces.
News- Award for parking and transport

Published September 23, 2024 10.15am

We've won a national award for our parking and transport services.
News-Anti-social behaviour controls get the go-ahead for Durham City

Published September 18, 2024 12.43pm

New proposals to control anti-social behaviour in Durham City have been given the green light.
News-Councillors to consider extending council tax discount scheme for most vulnerable residents

Published September 11, 2024 10.29am

A proposal to extend a council tax discount scheme which supports County Durham's most vulnerable residents will be considered by councillors next week.
News-Chewing gum busters hit city centre's streets

Published September 06, 2024 6.34pm

A dusk til dawn blitz on chewing gum is underway in Durham City.
News-Major milestone as first tenant signs up for £100million science park expansion
Published September 05, 2024 5.22pm

A leading tech firm which supplies components and subsystems to space, aerospace, defence and telecoms is the first tenant to sign up for a new unit in a growing County Durham science park.
News-County Durham's adult social care provision rated as 'good'

Published August 16, 2024 9.01am

The provision of adult social care in County Durham has been rated as 'good' following a recent assessment by the Care Quality Commission (CQC).