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A popular mining museum attraction in County Durham is set to re-open for the new season following its winter break.

Our customer access points (CAPs), which closed in line with Plan B restrictions, will reopen to visitors next week.

Putting people at the heart of the economy will spark a successful future for County Durham, according to the co-founder of the UK's first app-based bank.

Families can enjoy free fun activities this weekend in Bishop Auckland, Chester-le-Street and Barnard Castle as touring festivals make their final stop offs at another three locations.

A County Durham builder has been jailed after he admitted carrying out a fraud which has left his victims tens of thousands of pounds out of pocket.

County Durham is now a step closer to being named UK City of Culture 2025 and securing the colossal social and economic benefits this would bring.

People looking for work can find out more about employment and training opportunities at three jobs fairs.

Figures show that 25 per cent of 18 to 29-year-olds in County Durham are currently unvaccinated - equivalent to around 21,432 individuals - prompting a new regional campaign to encourage take up.

From deliciously-decorated donuts to flavourful street food, traders from County Durham and beyond are preparing to show off their specialities at this year's Bishop Auckland Food Festival.

Touring festivals making their way across County Durham will stop in two more towns this weekend.

A respected former headteacher is urging people from all walks of life across County Durham to join a consultation on issues which matter to them most - including everything from jobs to opportunities available for our children.

A primary school is set for a greener future after renewable energy works were put in place following a grant of more than £100,000.

We hosted an event with international partners to share information on how to improve ways to get more businesses to become carbon neutral.

The chairman of the North East's largest council has planted a tree as part of an initiative which celebrates the Queen's Platinum Jubilee year.

A North East housebuilder is encouraging businesses of all sizes across County Durham to have their say on a wide range of issues from jobs to wages, to help shape our new Inclusive Economic Strategy.

The valuable contribution social work teams make to the lives of communities in County Durham is to be recognised as part of this year's World Social Work Day.

With six weeks to go until Bishop Auckland Food Festival, organisers are excited to announce the final celebrity chef making up the weekend's line up.

A national film festival showcasing and celebrating Ukrainian filmmakers and artists is coming to a County Durham venue later this month, with proceeds going to help the country's Red Cross organisation.

Market places in Crook, Ferryhill and Durham City will become hubs of festival activity as part of a series of free events across County Durham.

A teenager has been fined for trying to overcharge a man by over £1,500 for roofing repair work on his County Durham home.