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Search for developer for prime Durham City centre site gets underway
Published: Jan 17, 2024 4.16pm
A developer is being sought to deliver a new use of a prime city centre site.
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Thousands awarded to buildings to make energy savings
Published: Jan 17, 2024 9.23am
Over £130,000 has been awarded to buildings across County Durham for energy efficiency improvements.
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Ofsted inspectors praise support for County Durham care leavers
Published: Jan 16, 2024 11.37am
Ofsted inspectors have praised the work we do to prepare and support young people as they leave care.
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Thousands of panto lovers have a ball at Cinderella
Published: Jan 16, 2024 10.53am
The clock has struck midnight on Gala Durham's spellbinding pantomime Cinderella, with more than 30,000 theatre-goers joining in the fun.
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Independent committee members sought to help council maintain high standards
Published: Jan 15, 2024 10.09am
A committee that helps to maintain high standards of governance and financial management at a North East council is seeking two new members.
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Shop ordered to close as crackdown on illicit tobacco and vapes continues
Published: Jan 12, 2024 2.29pm
A shop has been ordered to close for three months as we continue to get tough on illegal tobacco and vapes.
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Horden Masterplan update goes before Cabinet
Published: Jan 10, 2024 10.24am
Plans to bring total investment of more than £6 million to kickstart the regeneration of Horden look set to take a step forward, with councillors being asked to support the implementation of the masterplan for the area.
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Charitable trust would bring "numerous advantages" to County Durham's cultural scene
Published: Jan 10, 2024 10.08am
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.
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Taking action for good food in the North East
Published: Jan 10, 2024 10.00am
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.
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Cabinet asked to support county bus services
Published: Jan 09, 2024 3.47pm
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.
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Council gives update on financial position for 2024
Published: Jan 09, 2024 3.36pm
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.
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Comedy legend takes final bow at best-selling panto
Published: Jan 05, 2024 10.13am
Comedian and actor Tommy Cannon has announced his retirement from pantomime following record-breaking performances in Consett Empire's Jack and the Beanstalk.
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Major funding boost for County Durham's culture and regeneration programme
Published: Jan 05, 2024 9.36am
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.
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Work of 99 "incredibly talented" local artists goes on show at Bishop Auckland Town Hall
Published: Jan 04, 2024 1.37pm
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.
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Durham Bus Station to open this week
Published: Jan 03, 2024 10.54am
Durham City's new bus station will open this weekend.
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Children's ward given the magic of panto
Published: Dec 21, 2023 9.28am
Children on a hospital ward experienced the magic of a royal ball during a special visit from pantomime stars.
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Sign up to garden waste collections for 2024
Published: Dec 18, 2023 9.35am
County Durham residents can now sign up for garden waste bin collections for 2024.
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School wins third prestigious award for outstanding play areas
Published: Dec 15, 2023 9.36am
A County Durham primary school is celebrating after receiving another national learning award for its provision of outdoor play spaces.
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Updates to Christmas bin collections
Published: Dec 14, 2023 8.30am
Residents across County Durham are reminded of some changes to bin collections over Christmas and New Year.
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Fake goods seized in run up to Christmas
Published: Dec 13, 2023 10.10am
A large haul of counterfeit luxury designer goods, estimated to be worth tens of thousands of pounds, has been seized in County Durham.