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News-Hedgelaying competition returns for 25th year
Published October 04, 2024 9.15am
Competitive hedgelayers will compete for the title of County Durham's champion hedgelayer next week.
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News-Thousands of families auto enrolled for free school meals
Published October 02, 2024 10.11am
Nearly 2,000 families in County Durham will save hundreds of pounds a year thanks to a pilot free school meals scheme.
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News-Spennymoor leisure centre pool to reopen
Published October 01, 2024 10.27am
Spennymoor's swimming pool will reopen to the public this month following essential maintenance.
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News-New £13 million school helps put 'spring' in pupils' steps
Published October 01, 2024 10.06am
A new £13 million primary school and nursery has opened its doors in County Durham.
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News-Views sought on new plan for Durham
Published September 30, 2024 11.44am
People are being invited to have their say on a new vision for Durham City.
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News-Lebaneat fined after customer sent to hospital
Published September 30, 2024 11.09am
The owners of Lebaneat have been ordered to pay over £28,000 after being found guilty of allergen contamination which resulted in a customer being sent to hospital.
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News-Major investment supports regeneration of Horden
Published September 27, 2024 10.09am
The North East Combined Authority and Mayor Kim McGuinness have approved almost £4.5 million of investment to support the regeneration of Horden in East Durham.
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News-Stop smoking for Stoptober
Published September 26, 2024 1.46pm
Stoptober is back, calling on smokers in the North East and across England to join the 2.5 million others who have made a quit attempt during the national campaign.
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News-Council tax reduction scheme extended across County Durham
Published September 25, 2024 12.00pm
Councillors have agreed to extend a council tax reduction scheme which supports County Durham's most vulnerable residents.
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News-New mural celebrates mining heritage
Published September 24, 2024 11.34am
A mural honouring a town's mining history has been unveiled in County Durham.
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News- Award for parking and transport
Published September 23, 2024 10.15am
We've won a national award for our parking and transport services.
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News-County Durham marina reaches full occupancy
Published September 23, 2024 10.09am
An award-winning marina is going from strength-to-strength, with all berths and commercial units now fully occupied.
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News-Residents' views sought on our budget
Published September 20, 2024 11.50am
Residents in County Durham are being invited to have their say on proposals to balance our budgets next year and beyond.
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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.
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News-Unlicensed landlord prosecuted after failing to address multiple hazards in family of eight's home
Published September 13, 2024 10.13am
An unlicensed landlord who failed to carry out repairs to one of his properties, resulting in a family of eight living in damp and unsafe conditions, has been ordered to pay out more than £3,000 in court fines and charges for breaching legislation.
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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.
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News-Food waste collections considered for County Durham
Published September 11, 2024 9.28am
The region's largest council will consider preparations to begin collecting food waste.
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News-Support for plans to control anti-social behaviour in Durham City
Published September 10, 2024 4.00pm
Proposals to control anti-social behaviour in Durham City could move a step closer next week following the outcome of a consultation.
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News-Autumn exhibitions bring unique insights and challenge preconceptions
Published September 09, 2024 10.39am
Two thought-provoking exhibitions will provide first-hand insights into the experiences of young people in care and those with disabilities in the workplace.
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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.