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News-Annfield Plain premises ordered to close twice in six months for selling illicit tobacco and vapes
Published November 19, 2024 10.28am
A shop in County Durham has been forced to close for the second time in six months after being found selling illegal cigarettes, tobacco and non-compliant disposable electronic cigarettes.
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News-Closure order served on residential property linked to persistent anti-social behaviour
Published November 12, 2024 9.15am
Shouting, screaming, swearing, fighting, late night parties, criminal damage, suspected drug use and noxious smells caused by rubbish and dog faeces. These are just some of a catalogue of anti-social behaviour incidents that led us to successfully apply for a closure order for a residential property in Horden.
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News-Scam alert: People urged to watch out for fake dentist
Published November 06, 2024 9.22am
People are being urged to be aware of social media posts claiming a new dentist is opening with NHS places in Shildon.
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News-Shop closed following discovery of £10,000 worth of illegal tobacco products
Published November 01, 2024 9.24am
A County Durham shop has been forced to close for three months after thousands of pounds worth of illegal cigarettes, vapes and tobacco were discovered on the premises.
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News-Rogue roofer to pay family over £3,500 compensation
Published October 29, 2024 10.09am
A rogue roofer has been ordered to repay over £3,500 for failing to complete work for two customers.
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News-CCTV catches man flytipping three times in 89 minutes
Published October 28, 2024 9.07am
A man who was caught on CCTV flytipping three times in 89 minutes has been left more than £2,600 worse off.
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News-Man fined after dumping rubbish behind his own takeaway
Published October 18, 2024 9.39am
A County Durham takeaway owner has been fined nearly £5,000 after flytipping two freezers behind his shop.
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News-Enhanced CCTV cameras now operating in Durham City
Published October 10, 2024 8.49am
Durham City's CCTV network has undergone a major upgrade thanks to funding from the Home Office's Safer Streets Fund.
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News-Lebaneat fined after customer sent to hospital
Published September 30, 2024 11.09am
The owners of Lebaneat have been ordered to pay over £28,000 after being found guilty of allergen contamination which resulted in a customer being sent to hospital.
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News-Anti-social behaviour controls get the go-ahead for Durham City
Published September 18, 2024 12.43pm
New proposals to control anti-social behaviour in Durham City have been given the green light.
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News-Support for plans to control anti-social behaviour in Durham City
Published September 10, 2024 4.00pm
Proposals to control anti-social behaviour in Durham City could move a step closer next week following the outcome of a consultation.