Environment news

Areas along Durham City's riverbanks will be cleared of debris as works begin this week to improve the area for visitors.

England's largest festival of culture and history returns this week, offering free access to some of County Durham's hidden gems.

A County Durham man has been ordered to pay more than £700 for failing to take steps which could have prevented a flytip that contained his rubbish.

A woman has been fined for failing to comply with a council investigation into waste being dumped near a County Durham village.

A County Durham man has been fined over £1,200 for his part in a fly-tipping offence and transporting controlled waste without a license.

Landowners, farmers and small holders can access a package of practical and financial support to increase tree coverage in areas of County Durham.

Measures put in place to control traffic at Household Waste Recycling Centres at the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic have been removed.

Have a small electrical item collecting dust in your home? Residents in County Durham can now drop off unwanted electricals for recycling.

A North East council's Cabinet has heard today about the range of measures underway to expand County Durham's tree cover and contribute to tackling climate change.

A council's Cabinet will hear about the extensive work carried out in County Durham in the last year to combat climate change.

A County Durham school has been taking part in a world record challenge to show the importance of connectivity between countries and raise awareness of climate change.

Organisers of an annual awards ceremony had to think on their feet to be able to celebrate environmental guardianship and community spirit during the coronavirus pandemic.

A North East council's commitment to tackling climate change will be strengthened by its senior Cabinet members this month with a pledge to address all its environmental impacts alongside its low carbon activities.

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

Areas blighted by flytipping could receive hundreds of pounds in funding towards environmental projects thanks to a new scheme.

People hoping to make a difference to green spaces can plant trees in their area with the help of a new funding grant.

A North East council has been praised for having one of the top climate change action plans in the country.

County Durham residents struggling with high energy bills can use a council service to assess where savings can be made.

A County Durham food business has worked to reduce its carbon footprint with the help of a scheme to make businesses more energy efficient.

A prestigious County Durham award, which celebrates groups and individuals who are championing a greener environment, is looking for entrants for its 31st award ceremony.