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News-Fly-tipper caught on CCTV
Published April 23, 2025 9.20am
A man who was caught on camera fly-tipping in a popular dog walking location has appeared before magistrates.
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News-Businesses reminded to sign up for food waste collections
Published March 21, 2025 10.59am
Businesses in County Durham are being reminded about new food waste legislation coming into force next month.
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News-Big Spring Clean launched for 2025
Published March 18, 2025 4.11pm
Youngsters at a County Durham primary school showed they were true eco champions as they helped launch a major litter picking campaign.
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News-Milestone in mine water heat project as work starts
Published March 04, 2025 3.18pm
A key milestone has been reached in one of the UK's first large-scale mine water heat projects, with work now underway.