Environment and climate change news

A man who was caught on camera fly-tipping in a popular dog walking location has appeared before magistrates.

Businesses in County Durham are being reminded about new food waste legislation coming into force next month.

Youngsters at a County Durham primary school showed they were true eco champions as they helped launch a major litter picking campaign.

A key milestone has been reached in one of the UK's first large-scale mine water heat projects, with work now underway.