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News-Electric vehicle (EV) charging boost for County Durham
Published: Jul 17, 2024 9.22am
Residents are set to benefit from a major new scheme to improve electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure in County Durham.
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Fly into Gala Durham with Peter Pan and Wendy
Published: Jul 17, 2024 9.00am
Families are invited to fly into County Durham this summer for a magical theatre production.
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Crematoriums awarded Green Flag
Published: Jul 16, 2024 10.08am
Two crematoriums in County Durham have retained their Green Flag status for another year.
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Improvements to A688 through Bishop Auckland
Published: Jul 12, 2024 9.26am
Works to reduce queueing and congestion along a key road in Bishop Auckland will begin next month.
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We list 200 new actions to tackle climate change
Published: Jul 10, 2024 12.07pm
We are committing to over 200 further actions as part of our ambitions to tackle climate change.
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Louisa Centre reopens with new facilities
Published: Jul 08, 2024 9.23am
A leisure centre in County Durham is reopening to the public after refurbishment works.
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Traders announced for Seaham Food Festival
Published: Jul 03, 2024 10.15am
From loaded mac and cheese, Mediterranean mezze, to creamy cheesecakes and sweet treats, the traders have been announced for Seaham Food Festival.
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Durham Brass Festival 2024 ready to go!
Published: Jul 02, 2024 12.02pm
Final touches are being put to preparations for one of the region's most popular music events with its return just days away.
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Have your say on regulation of 'To Let' signs
Published: Jun 27, 2024 9.00am
People are being invited to have their say on a proposal to extend restrictions on the display of letting boards in Durham City.
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Teaming up with athletics legend to inspire residents to run
Published: Jun 26, 2024 12.12pm
We have teamed up with athletics legend Steve Cram to inspire residents to take part in a series of running events in Durham next month.
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Family's "great sense of pride" at Wakenshaw Gun's new home
Published: Jun 26, 2024 11.11am
As the anniversary of Victoria Cross hero Adam Wakenshaw's remarkable act of bravery approaches, his grandson has spoken of his pride at seeing the anti-tank gun on which he sacrificed his life on display at a new North East visitor attraction.
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County Hall raises flag for Armed Forces
Published: Jun 25, 2024 10.04am
County Durham is flying the flag for those who serve and have served this Armed Forces Week.
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Performers ready to entertain at Seaham Food Festival
Published: Jun 21, 2024 10.19am
A selection of street performances is set to accompany the food and drink at Seaham Food Festival.
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Work at The Causeway Bridge in Wolsingham deferred
Published: Jun 20, 2024 9.11am
Work to a County Durham bridge has been deferred after we listened to local concerns.
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Double Olympic champion heads to Durham to launch running festival
Published: Jun 18, 2024 10.39am
The UK's greatest ever all-round athlete will be making an appearance in Durham next month, 40 years after winning his second Olympic gold medal.
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The Story begins as new attraction opens to public
Published: Jun 17, 2024 11.59am
A new visitor attraction celebrating the past, present and future of County Durham is now open to the public.
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Blue plaque unveiled in recognition of trailblazing first Honorary Freewoman of Durham
Published: Jun 17, 2024 10.42am
A blue plaque has been unveiled on a house once lived in by the first Honorary Freewoman of Durham.
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Essential work at The Causeway Bridge in Wolsingham
Published: Jun 14, 2024 11.02am
A County Durham bridge is to close temporarily for essential maintenance work.
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New Mayor appointed for Durham
Published: Jun 12, 2024 10.58am
A councillor who has served Durham for seven years is hoping to use her new civic role to raise money for charity.
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Three people in court for waste offences
Published: Jun 12, 2024 9.20am
Three people in County Durham have been ordered to pay a collective penalty of over £2,000 for waste offences.