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Coal mining inspires opening act of Durham Brass 2024
Published: Mar 20, 2024 9.09am
An album which tells the story of the rise and fall of coal mining is to be performed in full at Durham Cathedral, as one of the region's most popular music festivals returns.
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£2.94million secured for A690 road safety works
Published: Mar 19, 2024 4.57pm
A County Durham road is to receive almost £3million worth of safety improvements following a successful funding bid.
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Taxi boss ordered to pay more than £2,000
Published: Mar 19, 2024 1.12pm
A County Durham taxi boss has been ordered to pay more than £2,000 after allowing a wheelchair user to be regularly transported by an unlicensed driver, without insurance.
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Trailblazer devolution deal signed by council leaders
Published: Mar 18, 2024 12.20pm
An historic transfer of power and money from Westminster to the North East was confirmed today following the signing of a landmark devolution deal between the government and the leaders of the region's major councils.
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Pupils get inspiring advice from working women
Published: Mar 08, 2024 3.16pm
Young women in County Durham were inspired to achieve their career ambitions no matter their gender, this International Women's Day.
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Builder fined after dumping waste containing asbestos
Published: Mar 07, 2024 10.35am
A County Durham builder has left court with a bill of almost £2,000 after dumping waste containing asbestos near a cemetery.
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More devolved powers announced in Budget
Published: Mar 06, 2024 2.01pm
Further devolution of wide-ranging powers are coming to the North East after Leaders secured a trailblazing deal with government.
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New industrial units proposed amid strong demand for business space
Published: Mar 06, 2024 11.39am
A proposal to build up to 28 new industrial units in County Durham will go before councillors next week.
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Community to help shape £20 million investment plan
Published: Mar 06, 2024 9.29am
Revitalising the high street and improving transport links and community safety will be the focus of a new £20 million investment plan for Spennymoor.
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Proposals to control anti-social behaviour in Durham City
Published: Mar 05, 2024 3.26pm
Proposals to control anti-social behaviour in Durham City centre have been brought forward by us.
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Peterlee 75 finale event to take place this weekend
Published: Mar 05, 2024 9.37am
A free music event will take place in a County Durham town this weekend to celebrate its 75th anniversary.
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Devolution deal is already working for the North East
Published: Mar 01, 2024 1.00pm
More than £500m of North East investment has already been unlocked as part of a historic devolution deal.
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Gold Award for supporting Armed Forces community
Published: Mar 01, 2024 9.47am
We have received national recognition for our work to support the Armed Forces community.
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Rogue trader jailed for three years after gardening con
Published: Feb 28, 2024 9.28am
A rogue gardener who took more than £1,500 from a woman but failed to carry out any work has been jailed.
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International Women's Day at Bishop Auckland Town Hall
Published: Feb 27, 2024 10.44am
Audiences are invited to celebrate International Women's Day (Friday 8 March) at a special event held at Bishop Auckland Town Hall.
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Two prosecuted following fly-tips
Published: Feb 26, 2024 10.42am
Two people have been prosecuted for separate fly-tipping related offences in County Durham.
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Homelessness support in County Durham to receive £6 million boost
Published: Feb 26, 2024 9.26am
Over £6 million is being committed to tackle homelessness in County Durham after its council was successful in a bid for funding.
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Thousands awarded to extend food bank
Published: Feb 22, 2024 9.25am
A scheme which provides advice and assistance to people in need has received over £80,000 in funding to expand its food bank programme.
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Three more celebrity chefs confirmed for Bishop Auckland Food Festival
Published: Feb 20, 2024 10.55am
A BBC Saturday Kitchen presenter, an award-winning chef and a food content creator with millions of TikTok views will headline the Sunday cookery demonstration slots at this year's Bishop Auckland Food Festival weekend.
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Make a difference in the Chester-le-Street area
Published: Feb 20, 2024 9.28am
Individuals who would like to help deliver positive change in the Chester-le-Street area are being invited to join the local Area Action Partnership (AAP) board.