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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-Hedgelaying competitors on the 'hedge' of glory
Published October 16, 2024 9.28am
The winners of the 25th Durham Hedgelaying Competition have been crowned a cut above the rest.
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News-Latest fires in bin lorries prompts vape and battery disposal plea
Published October 15, 2024 1.54pm
People are being reminded to ensure they dispose of vapes and batteries correctly after the latest in a series of fires in bin lorries.
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News-Welcome Spaces return to County Durham for third year
Published October 15, 2024 10.41am
As temperatures begin to fall, community groups and organisations across County Durham are being invited to apply for financial support to become Welcome Spaces.
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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-Spanish partners receive warm welcome to County Durham
Published October 10, 2024 8.45am
Representatives from Spain have been welcomed to County Durham this week.
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News-Tackling mental health through the power of art
Published October 09, 2024 11.39am
This World Mental Health Day, the region's largest council is using the power of art to bring people together and improve their wellbeing.
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News-New Changing Places toilets help increase accessibility in County Durham
Published October 09, 2024 9.23am
County Durham's network of Changing Places toilets has expanded, making it easier for people with disabilities and their carers to plan and enjoy days out.
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News-Customer Access Points could become weekly surgeries
Published October 08, 2024 2.57pm
Customer Access Points in County Durham could move to one day a week surgeries to reflect decreasing demand for face-to-face customer services.
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News-Strengthening adult social care across County Durham
Published October 08, 2024 2.57pm
We're setting out how we plan to improve our adult social care provision.
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News-Hedgelaying competition returns for 25th year
Published October 04, 2024 9.15am
Competitive hedgelayers will compete for the title of County Durham's champion hedgelayer next week.
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News-Thousands of families auto enrolled for free school meals
Published October 02, 2024 10.11am
Nearly 2,000 families in County Durham will save hundreds of pounds a year thanks to a pilot free school meals scheme.
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News-Spennymoor leisure centre pool to reopen
Published October 01, 2024 10.27am
Spennymoor's swimming pool will reopen to the public this month following essential maintenance.
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News-New £13 million school helps put 'spring' in pupils' steps
Published October 01, 2024 10.06am
A new £13 million primary school and nursery has opened its doors in County Durham.
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News-Views sought on new plan for Durham
Published September 30, 2024 11.44am
People are being invited to have their say on a new vision for Durham City.
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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-Major investment supports regeneration of Horden
Published September 27, 2024 10.09am
The North East Combined Authority and Mayor Kim McGuinness have approved almost £4.5 million of investment to support the regeneration of Horden in East Durham.
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News-Stop smoking for Stoptober
Published September 26, 2024 1.46pm
Stoptober is back, calling on smokers in the North East and across England to join the 2.5 million others who have made a quit attempt during the national campaign.
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News-Council tax reduction scheme extended across County Durham
Published September 25, 2024 12.00pm
Councillors have agreed to extend a council tax reduction scheme which supports County Durham's most vulnerable residents.
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News-New mural celebrates mining heritage
Published September 24, 2024 11.34am
A mural honouring a town's mining history has been unveiled in County Durham.