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Learn more about your Methodist ancestors
Published: Nov 07, 2022 10.41am
An online talk is offering people in County Durham the chance to learn about their Methodist ancestors.
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Employment workshops grow confidence
Published: Nov 07, 2022 9.31am
Workshops to help people with disabilities grow confidence and find employment are coming to Bishop Auckland.
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Big investment for culture in County Durham
Published: Nov 04, 2022 1.35pm
Organisations across County Durham will be supported in delivering key cultural events and attractions after being successful in bids for funding.
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Panto preparation gets underway as rehearsals begin
Published: Nov 04, 2022 10.32am
A Durham City theatre is preparing to get into the festive spirit as rehearsals begin for its popular annual pantomime.
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Council enforcement goes live with new cameras
Published: Nov 03, 2022 10.42am
New cameras have been installed at a rural bridge to help a council streamline enforcement of weight restrictions.
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Ukrainian teacher helped to find new job in UK
Published: Nov 03, 2022 9.57am
A Ukrainian teacher has thanked a service which helped her continue her dream job after leaving her home country.
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Call for traders for Bishop Auckland Food Festival 2023
Published: Nov 02, 2022 9.35am
Applications are now open for traders to be part of one of the North East's most popular food festivals.
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Map showing county's rights of way reaches 70th birthday
Published: Nov 02, 2022 9.13am
A map which depicts thousands of miles of public rights of way which residents and visitors can make use of has reached its 70th birthday.
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National award win for member of council staff
Published: Oct 31, 2022 9.27am
A member of staff at the North East's largest council has claimed a national award for helping to put data at the heart of the digital transformation of adult social care.
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Work begins to clear debris from Durham's main weir
Published: Oct 31, 2022 8.21am
Work is underway to remove debris from the main weir in Durham City.
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Have your say on plans for Bishop Auckland
Published: Oct 28, 2022 11.35am
Residents and businesses in Bishop Auckland are being urged to have their say on a range of projects aimed at helping to regenerate the town centre.
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Changes to park and ride service in Durham City
Published: Oct 28, 2022 9.13am
Park and ride customers in Durham City will be able to make contactless card payments from next week.
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County Durham residents invited to trace family tree
Published: Oct 28, 2022 9.12am
Residents in Cornforth looking to trace their family tree can find out where to begin with a free course.
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National award for team helping residents save on energy bills
Published: Oct 27, 2022 10.16am
A council team has won a national award for its work to help residents save money on their heating and energy bills.
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Additional support in place for vulnerable households
Published: Oct 27, 2022 8.11am
Vulnerable households across County Durham can access additional support to help them cope with the rising cost of living this winter.
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Residents encouraged to know what goes in which bin
Published: Oct 26, 2022 3.06pm
Currently less than half of materials able to be recycled are recycled, warns a North East council as it encourages residents to be mindful when placing items in their bins.
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Man fined for dumping waste in lane behind his house
Published: Oct 26, 2022 2.12pm
A County Durham man has been ordered to pay over £800 for dumping waste in a lane behind his home.
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Residents asked to give views on council budget strategy and savings proposals
Published: Oct 25, 2022 3.39pm
We are asking residents to have their say on proposals aimed at balancing its budget next year, including a range of potential savings.
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Have your say on plans for former DLI Museum and Art Gallery
Published: Oct 24, 2022 3.33pm
You can have your say on plans to redevelop the former Durham Light Infantry (DLI) Museum and Art Gallery into an exhibition centre, gallery, café and restaurant.
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Reminder for parents to apply for secondary school places
Published: Oct 24, 2022 9.30am
Parents in County Durham are being reminded they are running out of time to apply for secondary school places for their children.