Towns and villages news

The chief executive of a North East law firm is to play a pivotal role in ensuring the future economic prosperity of County Durham amidst the ongoing challenges of the coronavirus pandemic.

Construction work on a new £10.4 million state-of-the-art bus station in the heart of Durham City will start later this month, it has today been announced.

A County Durham town is hoping to receive a significant economic boost and become a world-class visitor destination with the submission of a bid for almost £50 million in regeneration funding.

People looking to keep fit while staying safe indoors during the coronavirus pandemic can now take part in free online exercise classes.

Proposals for the first part of a £70 million five-year plan to build 500 new homes for rent in County Durham are set to go before councillors this month.

Work to demolish an outdated former shopping centre so that the area can be redeveloped begins this week.

Work to create a modern and vibrant new bus station for Durham City is set to press ahead after a multi-million pound funding package was approved.

Housing and environmental issues will be tackled in a County Durham town as part of a three-month community action initiative.

Electric vehicle charging points will become more widespread across County Durham in a move to reduce carbon emissions and make it easier for residents to own electric cars.

Councillors will this month be updated on plans to bid for Government funding which could help provide tens of millions of pounds of improvements to a North East town and the surrounding area.

Members of the public can have their say on which projects should receive major investment to help with the ongoing regeneration of a County Durham town.