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News-Fly-tipper caught on CCTV
Published April 23, 2025 9.20am
A man who was caught on camera fly-tipping in a popular dog walking location has appeared before magistrates.
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News-Further taxi safety operation held
Published March 17, 2025 11.11am
Police and licensing officers have carried out a joint operation as part of ongoing work to ensure taxi safety.
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News-Have your say on Public Space Protection Orders
Published March 14, 2025 11.42am
County Durham residents are invited to have their say on measures put in place to tackle anti-social behaviour.
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News-Tackling anti-social behaviour in County Durham
Published March 10, 2025 10.30am
New measures to tackle anti-social behaviour and improve health and wellbeing are being introduced in a County Durham town.
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News-Failing to assist flytipping investigation costs man more than £1,500
Published February 11, 2025 11.05am
A County Durham man has been left more than £1,500 worse off and with a criminal conviction after failing to assist a flytipping investigation.
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News-Shop that sold vapes to children multiple times ordered to close for three months
Published February 03, 2025 12.43pm
A Durham City shop that sold vapes to children on multiple occasions, including a 15-year-old, has been ordered to close for three months.