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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.

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.

County Durham is flying the flag for those who serve and have served this Armed Forces Week.

A selection of street performances is set to accompany the food and drink at Seaham Food Festival.

Work to a County Durham bridge has been deferred after we listened to local concerns.

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.

A new visitor attraction celebrating the past, present and future of County Durham is now open to the public.

A blue plaque has been unveiled on a house once lived in by the first Honorary Freewoman of Durham.

A County Durham bridge is to close temporarily for essential maintenance work.

A councillor who has served Durham for seven years is hoping to use her new civic role to raise money for charity.

Three people in County Durham have been ordered to pay a collective penalty of over £2,000 for waste offences.

A man whose ancestors created and gifted a city one of its most popular parks has spoken of his delight at visiting it for the very first time.

Four consultation sessions will take place next month as we seek views on a series of new planning documents.

Visitors are invited to step back in time with two new exhibitions showing the giant prehistoric monsters that once roamed the UK and Europe.

A new visitor attraction celebrating the past, present and future of County Durham will open to the public next week.

One of the region's best-loved music events is once again going on the road when it makes its eagerly-awaited return next month.

In a week when the contribution of volunteers is under the spotlight nationally, three County Durham residents have spoken about the transformational impact volunteering has had on their lives.

Young drivers have been learning about the 'fatal four' causes of collisions as part of a programme to improve safety on roads.

A Consett shop which was reportedly selling illegal vapes and tobacco to underage children has been ordered to shut for three months.

The full celebrity line up for Seaham Food Festival has been confirmed with the announcement of the final chefs who will be taking to the cookery stage.