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If you're looking for an old news items, we keep our press releases for two years after publication, in our news archive below.
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Romans spotted in Hardwick Park!
Published: Oct 26, 2023 3.17pm
A County Durham park is now home to a Roman village...of the virtual variety.
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County Durham shops ordered to close for selling illegal tobacco
Published: Oct 26, 2023 9.43am
Two shops in County Durham have been forced to close for three months after being found selling illegal cigarettes and tobacco.
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Dawdon elections to take place
Published: Oct 26, 2023 9.24am
By-elections for an area of Seaham will be taking place next month.
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Views sought on parking proposals
Published: Oct 25, 2023 12.30pm
Views are being sought on proposed changes to parking arrangements in County Durham.
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Applications open for Bishop Auckland Food Festival 2024
Published: Oct 25, 2023 10.00am
Traders are being invited to take part in one of the North East's most popular food festivals.
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Views sought on further budget savings proposals
Published: Oct 24, 2023 2.29pm
Residents in County Durham are being invited to have their say on further proposals to balance our budgets next year and beyond.
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Reminder for parents to apply for secondary school places
Published: Oct 23, 2023 9.06am
Parents in County Durham are being reminded that the deadline to apply for their child's secondary school place is fast approaching.
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North East councils to take next step towards historic devolution deal
Published: Oct 20, 2023 3.33pm
Plans to form a new mayoral combined authority to unlock huge new investment and powers for the region are set to progress.
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New recycling points for vapes - here's where you'll find them
Published: Oct 20, 2023 10.39am
Vapes can now be recycled at points across County Durham, thanks to a new scheme.
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Last reminder to check voter information in County Durham
Published: Oct 20, 2023 9.09am
County Durham residents are being reminded for the final time to check their voter registration information or risk losing their right to vote in future elections.
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Abandoned car leaves man with over £1,200 legal bill
Published: Oct 19, 2023 10.43am
A man has been ordered to pay over £1,200 for failing to move an abandoned vehicle in Chester-le-Street.
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New digital signposting tool for residents launched for Get Online Week 2023
Published: Oct 18, 2023 10.54am
Residents of County Durham can now find out where they can get free access to the internet, devices and support with digital skills, this Get Online Week 2023.
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Road safety magic show does the trick for more than 1,000 County Durham school children
Published: Oct 16, 2023 9.53am
A fun magic show with a serious road safety message has been enjoyed by more than 1,000 County Durham school children.
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First selective licensing prosecution sees landlord fined £15,000
Published: Oct 13, 2023 11.21am
A landlord who failed to act on orders to improve two County Durham properties has been left more than £15,000 worse off.
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Try fitness classes for free as Peterlee Leisure Centre reopens
Published: Oct 12, 2023 9.37am
To celebrate the reopening of Peterlee Leisure Centre on Monday 30 October, we are inviting you to come along and try out a selection of group exercise classes for free this weekend.
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Green light for boost to County Durham's culture and regeneration programme
Published: Oct 11, 2023 4.51pm
Councillors have pledged £2million towards plans for an enhanced three-year programme of world-class events and community-led activities across County Durham.
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Restoration work to begin on Whorlton Bridge
Published: Oct 11, 2023 10.56am
Progress is being made on the restoration of a historic bridge in County Durham.
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Two shops close in illegal cigarette crackdown
Published: Oct 09, 2023 11.16am
A man has been ordered to pay nearly £9,000 while two shops in County Durham have been ordered to close as part of a council crackdown on illegal cigarettes and tobacco.
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Significant progress on path to net zero
Published: Oct 05, 2023 9.33am
Councillors will hear about considerable progress being made towards a more sustainable future, as carbon emission reduction efforts in County Durham reach new heights.
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Durham Innovation District seeks joint venture partner to bring trailblazing vision to life
Published: Oct 04, 2023 12.16pm
We've teamed up with world-leading research institution Durham University and global commercial real estate services firm, Avison Young, to launch the opportunity for a joint venture partner to be involved in the cutting-edge research and business accelerator, Durham Innovation District.