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Fined after fridge freezer fly-tip
Published: Dec 07, 2022 10.53am
A County Durham man has been ordered to pay more than £400 after dumping a fridge freezer in a back lane behind his home.
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Annual update on County Durham Plan
Published: Dec 07, 2022 9.35am
Councillors will hear how the County Durham Plan has influenced development, housing, and actions against climate change in County Durham.
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Adult social care in County Durham well placed for challenges ahead
Published: Dec 07, 2022 9.09am
The adult social care service we deliver is responding to the "challenges that lie ahead," including changes in national policy and legislation, councillors will hear next week.
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Action plan to tackle ecological emergency
Published: Dec 06, 2022 3.57pm
Councillors at a North East authority are to hear a new action plan to address a decline in biodiversity.
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Providing further support to families in County Durham
Published: Dec 06, 2022 3.20pm
The launch of a programme that will offer increased support to families will be discussed by councillors in County Durham next week.
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Festive lights spread Christmas cheer
Published: Dec 06, 2022 11.01am
A seven year old who sparked a County Durham school to collect much needed supplies for Ukraine, has been spreading festive cheer by lighting up a Christmas tree in Durham City.
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Keeping County Durham's highways safe this winter
Published: Dec 02, 2022 10.45am
With darker nights and more wintry weather, residents are being urged to report highways issues to help keep the county moving.
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Planned HWRC closures
Published: Dec 02, 2022 10.16am
County Durham residents are being made aware of planned closures to a small number of Household Waste Recycling Centres (HWRCs) this month.
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School pupils take part in Spanish Apprentice challenge
Published: Dec 01, 2022 11.20am
Business savvy school pupils are encouraging Spanish tourists to visit County Durham.
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Appeal for information following cemetery vandalism
Published: Nov 30, 2022 9.57am
A council has increased its patrols and is appealing for information following significant vandalism at a County Durham cemetery.
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Audiences invited to make a wish with popular panto
Published: Nov 29, 2022 9.28am
Families will be able to discover a whole new world and see their wishes come true with the return of a popular family pantomime.
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Making County Durham filming friendly
Published: Nov 29, 2022 9.21am
We have committed to making County Durham filming friendly.
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Consultation on future of quarry applications in County Durham
Published: Nov 28, 2022 9.21am
A strategy which will help determine future planning applications for quarrying and waste management facilities in County Durham is out for consultation.
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Bringing Christmas stories to life
Published: Nov 25, 2022 9.35am
Children can make the most of traditional Christmas stories from across Europe next weekend.
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Top green accreditation and award
Published: Nov 24, 2022 9.29am
We have been given top-level accreditation for our work to become greener - and have also scooped a national award.
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Standing together against gender-based violence
Published: Nov 23, 2022 9.52am
Residents across County Durham are being urged to stand together in the fight against domestic abuse ahead of Friday's White Ribbon Day.
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Have your say on County Durham boundary review
Published: Nov 23, 2022 9.27am
People in County Durham are being encouraged to have their say on potential new local council boundaries in the area.
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Exploring the possibility of mine water heat in Horden
Published: Nov 23, 2022 8.46am
A former County Durham coal mine could be used to grow food and support local businesses in Horden.
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Families invited to A Town Called Christmas
Published: Nov 22, 2022 10.34am
A brand new Christmas production is set to entertain youngsters and their families when it opens at two County Durham venues this month.
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Campaign launched to encourage safer parking
Published: Nov 22, 2022 10.25am
Parents and carers in County Durham are being reminded of the importance of parking safely when dropping children off at school.