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A proposal to establish a new charitable trust to boost fundraising support for County Durham's cultural venues and activities will be considered by councillors next week.

The North East has been chosen to pilot a project which will see the region work towards more healthy and sustainable food for its residents.

We are proposing to continue our financial support for local bus services and their passengers, with an initial redirecting of up to £2.65 million underspend from our concessionary fares budget.

Councillors in County Durham will be given an update on our financial position as we prepare to set our budget for the next financial year.

Comedian and actor Tommy Cannon has announced his retirement from pantomime following record-breaking performances in Consett Empire's Jack and the Beanstalk.

A programme of world-class events, skills development and community-led activities has received a £1.25million Place Partnership award from Arts Council England through the National Lottery.

Stunning seascapes, animal portraits, and a model of the theatre once managed by Stan Laurel's father are among the artworks on display at an exhibition in Bishop Auckland.

Durham City's new bus station will open this weekend.

Children on a hospital ward experienced the magic of a royal ball during a special visit from pantomime stars.

County Durham residents can now sign up for garden waste bin collections for 2024.

A County Durham primary school is celebrating after receiving another national learning award for its provision of outdoor play spaces.

Residents are being encouraged to take part in a new study about green spaces in County Durham.

We are backing Government plans to create a smokefree generation and tackle youth vaping.

A North East council is ready to keep its county moving during winter.

Children from Sedgefield are connecting with nature and developing new skills thanks to a new forest school at Hardwick Park.

Communities across the North East are set to benefit from up to 4,000 new jobs and a multi-million pound investment in the local economy.

Plans have been approved to create a new wellbeing and community hub in Bishop Auckland, bringing together leisure activities and library services under one roof.

While the streets of Durham City and Bishop Auckland were lit up for Lumiere 2023, local artists were also given the chance to put their work in the spotlight.

Preparatory works have begun ahead of a major upgrade of Newton Aycliffe's road network.

A County Durham actor is ready to bring some festive fun to the same theatre where she watched her first ever pantomime