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News-CCTV catches man flytipping three times in 89 minutes
Published October 28, 2024 9.07am
A man who was caught on CCTV flytipping three times in 89 minutes has been left more than £2,600 worse off.
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News-Man fined after dumping rubbish behind his own takeaway
Published October 18, 2024 9.39am
A County Durham takeaway owner has been fined nearly £5,000 after flytipping two freezers behind his shop.
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News-Hedgelaying competitors on the 'hedge' of glory
Published October 16, 2024 9.28am
The winners of the 25th Durham Hedgelaying Competition have been crowned a cut above the rest.
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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-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-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.