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Much-missed councillor remembered with new memorial bench
Published: Dec 11, 2023 10.10am
A new memorial bench, which pays tribute to a former Chair of County Council, has been installed in a County Durham park.
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Share your views on green spaces
Published: Dec 08, 2023 11.22am
Residents are being encouraged to take part in a new study about green spaces in County Durham.
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Council supports plans for a smokefree generation
Published: Dec 07, 2023 10.03am
We are backing Government plans to create a smokefree generation and tackle youth vaping.
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Brave Bea makes Christmas sparkle at festive lights switch-on
Published: Dec 05, 2023 9.49am
A little girl who spent more than a year in hospital before undergoing life-saving surgery is helping to spread festive cheer by lighting up a Durham City Christmas tree.
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Gritting preparations ready for cold weather
Published: Nov 29, 2023 9.21am
A North East council is ready to keep its county moving during winter.
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Helping children connect with nature at Hardwick Park
Published: Nov 29, 2023 9.07am
Children from Sedgefield are connecting with nature and developing new skills thanks to a new forest school at Hardwick Park.
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Investment Zone announced for the North East
Published: Nov 24, 2023 10.28am
Communities across the North East are set to benefit from up to 4,000 new jobs and a multi-million pound investment in the local economy.
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Exciting plans for Woodhouse Close Leisure Complex approved
Published: Nov 24, 2023 9.06am
Plans have been approved to create a new wellbeing and community hub in Bishop Auckland, bringing together leisure activities and library services under one roof.
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Lumiere Light Labs illuminates opportunities for artists
Published: Nov 23, 2023 10.34am
While the streets of Durham City and Bishop Auckland were lit up for Lumiere 2023, local artists were also given the chance to put their work in the spotlight.
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Preparatory works get underway for A167 upgrades at Newton Aycliffe
Published: Nov 22, 2023 11.00am
Preparatory works have begun ahead of a major upgrade of Newton Aycliffe's road network.
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Actor returns to home theatre for panto season
Published: Nov 22, 2023 9.23am
A County Durham actor is ready to bring some festive fun to the same theatre where she watched her first ever pantomime
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Durham city transformed into a giant art gallery
Published: Nov 20, 2023 1.39pm
The 2023 edition of the UK's light biennial Lumiere closed in Durham on Sunday night, having welcomed tens of thousands of visitors to the event over four incredible nights.
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Students enjoy action-packed cadet presentation
Published: Nov 20, 2023 9.27am
Students from Stanley got to experience the adventure of being a cadet for the day during an action-packed presentation.
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Planning enforcement operation in East Durham
Published: Nov 16, 2023 9.09am
A planning enforcement operation has taken place in East Durham following intelligence suggesting breaches of regulations.
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DurhamEnable rated 'Excellent'
Published: Nov 16, 2023 8.30am
A personalised service which helps people with disabilities and mental health needs find work has received the highest possible rating in an independent inspection.
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Grants help green fingered allotment groups
Published: Nov 15, 2023 10.54am
Three County Durham allotments are seeing major improvements, as the first beneficiaries of a new grant scheme.
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Lumiere traffic and transport
Published: Nov 13, 2023 10.33am
Visitors to the UK's largest light festival are being urged to plan their journeys in advance.
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Demolition planned for dilapidated former bakery
Published: Nov 10, 2023 11.18am
An eyesore building in Annfield Plain, blighted by anti-social behaviour, is set to be demolished.
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Councillors to consider delivery plan for County Durham's bold economic strategy
Published: Nov 10, 2023 9.43am
The first phase of a long-term strategy to ensure County Durham has a thriving and inclusive economy will be considered by councillors next week.
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Meal kits tackle cost of living and food waste
Published: Nov 10, 2023 9.26am
A North East council is combining artificial intelligence (AI) and a surplus food scheme to help feed families while reducing food waste.