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Opportunity to help deliver £20 million worth of investment in Spennymoor
Published: Feb 16, 2024 11.16am
An opportunity is available to play a crucial role in the ongoing regeneration of a County Durham town, helping to deliver millions of pounds worth of investment over the next 10 years.
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The Story to open this summer
Published: Feb 16, 2024 10.11am
A brand-new visitor attraction telling the tale of County Durham's heritage will open this summer.
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Illegal vapes seized in crackdown operation
Published: Feb 09, 2024 10.30am
Illegal vapes worth £1,500 have been seized as crackdown efforts continue in County Durham.
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Major A167 upgrades set to get underway at Newton Aycliffe
Published: Feb 09, 2024 9.21am
A major upgrade of Newton Aycliffe's road network is set to get underway.
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Could you become a community champion?
Published: Feb 08, 2024 9.23am
An initiative which recruits local people to become trusted sources of public health information within their communities has been relaunched.
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Improving Public Rights of Way for everyone
Published: Feb 08, 2024 9.05am
A new plan is being launched setting out how County Durham's vast network of footpaths, bridleways, and byways, will be improved and made more accessible.
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"Huge and ongoing effort" to tackle poverty set to go before County Durham councillors
Published: Feb 08, 2024 8.49am
The work being done to support people affected by poverty across County Durham will be discussed by councillors next week.
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Cabinet asked to agree closure of five-pupil school
Published: Feb 06, 2024 4.26pm
Councillors are being asked to agree the closure of a school which has the lowest pupil numbers in County Durham.
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County Durham council budget to be considered by Cabinet
Published: Feb 06, 2024 4.23pm
Out leaders will consider our budget plans for 2024/25 when they meet next week.
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Welcoming the Year of the Dragon
Published: Feb 05, 2024 10.11am
Communities and venues across County Durham are preparing to celebrate the Lunar New Year with a host of traditional events and activities.
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Changes to applications for overseas voters
Published: Feb 02, 2024 5.50pm
The registration process for overseas electors has changed, voters are being told.
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Running festival returns to help County Durham take the sporting lead
Published: Feb 02, 2024 3.56pm
The Durham City Run Festival will return in July 2024, with some significant changes, including a new partner and revised race routes.
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Preparatory works start ahead of A690 landslip repair
Published: Feb 02, 2024 9.17am
Preparatory works are underway alongside the A690 ahead of an essential landslip repair scheme.
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Man in court after takeaway deemed public health risk
Published: Feb 02, 2024 9.10am
A former County Durham takeaway owner has appeared in court over multiple food hygiene charges.
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BOSH! First celebrity chefs revealed for this year's Bishop Auckland Food Festival
Published: Feb 01, 2024 10.52am
A duo billed as "the world's biggest vegan and plant-based chefs" are among the headliners at this year's Bishop Auckland Food Festival, organisers have revealed.
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Empire Consett to close for essential maintenance
Published: Jan 30, 2024 9.48am
A programme of remedial works has now been finalised which will see Empire Consett undergo essential roof maintenance in the coming months.
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Thousands of illegal vapes seized in council crackdown
Published: Jan 26, 2024 11.49am
Illegal vapes worth more than £15,000 have been seized during a crackdown operation in County Durham.
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NETPark set to become Investment Zone 'Growth Site'
Published: Jan 25, 2024 10.15am
A thriving County Durham science park is set to be named one of only two 'Growth Sites' in the North East, as part of a multi-million pound investment in the region.
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Grants available for new retail businesses in County Durham
Published: Jan 24, 2024 8.44am
Aspiring entrepreneurs with ambitions to set up retail, leisure or hospitality businesses in County Durham can apply for a new grant to help make their dream a reality.
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Rugby club's "towering figure" recognised for lifetime of service
Published: Jan 19, 2024 10.40am
A County Durham rugby stalwart who has inspired generations of players with his "hard work and faultless wisdom" has been honoured.