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Have your say on regulation of 'To Let' signs

Published June 27, 2024 9.00am

People are being invited to have their say on a proposal to extend restrictions on the display of letting boards in Durham City.

Teaming up with athletics legend to inspire residents to run

Published June 26, 2024 12.12pm

We have teamed up with athletics legend Steve Cram to inspire residents to take part in a series of running events in Durham next month.

Family's "great sense of pride" at Wakenshaw Gun's new home

Published June 26, 2024 11.11am

As the anniversary of Victoria Cross hero Adam Wakenshaw's remarkable act of bravery approaches, his grandson has spoken of his pride at seeing the anti-tank gun on which he sacrificed his life on display at a new North East visitor attraction.

County Hall raises flag for Armed Forces

Published June 25, 2024 10.04am

County Durham is flying the flag for those who serve and have served this Armed Forces Week.

Performers ready to entertain at Seaham Food Festival

Published June 21, 2024 10.19am

A selection of street performances is set to accompany the food and drink at Seaham Food Festival.

Work at The Causeway Bridge in Wolsingham deferred

Published June 20, 2024 9.11am

Work to a County Durham bridge has been deferred after we listened to local concerns.

Double Olympic champion heads to Durham to launch running festival

Published June 18, 2024 10.39am

The UK's greatest ever all-round athlete will be making an appearance in Durham next month, 40 years after winning his second Olympic gold medal.

The Story begins as new attraction opens to public

Published June 17, 2024 11.59am

A new visitor attraction celebrating the past, present and future of County Durham is now open to the public.

Blue plaque unveiled in recognition of trailblazing first Honorary Freewoman of Durham

Published June 17, 2024 10.42am

A blue plaque has been unveiled on a house once lived in by the first Honorary Freewoman of Durham.

Essential work at The Causeway Bridge in Wolsingham

Published June 14, 2024 11.02am

A County Durham bridge is to close temporarily for essential maintenance work.

New Mayor appointed for Durham

Published June 12, 2024 10.58am

A councillor who has served Durham for seven years is hoping to use her new civic role to raise money for charity.

Three people in court for waste offences

Published June 12, 2024 9.20am

Three people in County Durham have been ordered to pay a collective penalty of over £2,000 for waste offences.

It's a family affair at historic Durham City park

Published June 11, 2024 10.08am

A man whose ancestors created and gifted a city one of its most popular parks has spoken of his delight at visiting it for the very first time.

Have your say on shopfront design and biodiversity planning policies

Published June 11, 2024 8.55am

Four consultation sessions will take place next month as we seek views on a series of new planning documents.

Giant prehistoric monsters on display in Bishop Auckland

Published June 10, 2024 11.11am

Visitors are invited to step back in time with two new exhibitions showing the giant prehistoric monsters that once roamed the UK and Europe.

Be the first to see inside The Story

Published June 07, 2024 11.19am

A new visitor attraction celebrating the past, present and future of County Durham will open to the public next week.

Durham Brass Festival goes back on the road

Published June 07, 2024 11.18am

One of the region's best-loved music events is once again going on the road when it makes its eagerly-awaited return next month.

County Durham volunteers share their stories during Volunteers Week

Published June 05, 2024 11.49am

In a week when the contribution of volunteers is under the spotlight nationally, three County Durham residents have spoken about the transformational impact volunteering has had on their lives.

'Fatal four' causes of crashes shared with young drivers

Published June 05, 2024 10.31am

Young drivers have been learning about the 'fatal four' causes of collisions as part of a programme to improve safety on roads.

Shop reportedly selling illegal tobacco and vapes to underage children ordered to close

Published June 04, 2024 11.51am

A Consett shop which was reportedly selling illegal vapes and tobacco to underage children has been ordered to shut for three months.

Sunday chefs announced for Seaham Food Festival

Published June 04, 2024 10.12am

The full celebrity line up for Seaham Food Festival has been confirmed with the announcement of the final chefs who will be taking to the cookery stage.

Are you registered to vote in next month's General Election?

Published June 03, 2024 10.48am

People in County Durham are being reminded that they must be registered to vote if they wish to have their say in the forthcoming UK Parliamentary General Election.

Free guided walks return to Seaham

Published June 03, 2024 9.28am

A popular series of guided walks in a County Durham coastal town will return this month.

North Road refurbishment to start next month

Published May 31, 2024 3.25pm

Work to refurbish a gateway to Durham City will begin next month.

Re-elected Chair announces new charities

Published May 31, 2024 9.24am

A charity supporting premature and sick new babies and a group that tackles loneliness and social isolation are set to receive an extra boost.

Waste carrier fined for failing to produce legal documents

Published May 30, 2024 4.05pm

A County Durham man who was spotted collecting scrap metal has been ordered to pay out more than £600 after he failed to produce the required documentation.

Regional stories told in four new short plays

Published May 29, 2024 10.59am

An evening of live theatre featuring four short plays from North East writers will be performed at a County Durham venue this week.

£500,000 funding boost for County Durham advice charity

Published May 29, 2024 10.04am

We have committed more funding to a charity that provides vital advice to residents across County Durham.