Environment news

County Durham's first Climate Emergency Exhibition took place this week.

A project aimed at protecting empty homes is continuing to make its mark in Shildon.

As a previous winner of County Durham's Environment Awards reminisces on receiving an award 30 years ago, groups and individuals are being reminded there's just one week left to nominate.

The North East's largest authority is planning for a carbon neutral future.

A scheme that aims to improve County Durham's woodlands has been awarded hundreds of thousands of pounds worth of funding.

The future of a derelict school building in County Durham has been discussed at an urgent multi-agency meeting.

A County Durham teacher is among the first in the country to become a United Nations climate change champion.

The North East's largest council is trialling new electric cleaning equipment as part of its fight against climate change.

Residents are being reminded not to place items inside bags when filling their recycling bins and boxes.

A woman who has repeatedly blighted her neighbours' lives by leaving rubbish outside of her home has been ordered to pay out almost £1,300.

By 2035, County Durham will have more and better jobs, people will live long and independent lives and communities will be well connected and supportive.

Book worms and cyclists will be able to get their fix as libraries install new cycle friendly facilities.

Budding displays at Durham City's Train Station will help people discover mental health support.

County Durham's prestigious Environment Awards are looking for entrants as they mark their 30th year.

A successful scheme to improve road safety by introducing part-time 20mph speed limits around schools looks set to be rolled out to a further six sites.

Gardening enthusiasts are invited to enter their green spaces into a local contest.

As part of International Compost Awareness Week, we are offering discounted compost bins to encourage residents to recycle their kitchen and garden waste.

Businesses and community groups are being offered the chance to support an awards scheme which celebrates County Durham's 'green giants' in this its 30th year.

Green fingered groups, volunteers and residents are hoping for horticultural success after a visit from competition judges.

Unlicensed scrap metal dealers operating in County Durham have been left more than £700 worse off and with criminal records.