Environment news

An order banning vehicles at a popular location in County Durham has been extended for two years.

A County Durham primary school and a festival focusing on the planet are among the winners of this year's County Durham Environment Awards.

A County Durham woman who has gone above and beyond for her community through her love of litter picking has been recognised in the sweep-est way.

A further 150 electric vehicle charging points are set to be installed across County Durham.

Litter Heroes from across County Durham are being invited to take to the streets and green spaces to join this year's Big Spring Clean.

Three County Durham men have been left with a combined bill of more than £3,500 after being convicted of waste offences.

A County Durham man has been ordered to pay out more than £700 after being caught dumping rubbish in a country road layby.

Cases of fly-tipping continue to fall across County Durham.

Residents in County Durham are being reminded of what rubbish goes in which bin as part of Recycle Week.

A city, towns and villages are celebrating after winning honours in a regional contest which recognises areas being kept colourful and inviting to residents and visitors alike.

County Durham will be one of nine areas to benefit from a £20 million scheme to improve electric vehicle (EV) infrastructure.

The largest local authority in the North East is celebrating rounds of success after being recognised three times for its work to tackle climate change.

Durham City's riverbank has been spruced up as part of an annual project to keep the city tidy.

The largest local authority in the North East has reviewed its climate change targets to produce an even more ambitious plan to achieve net zero in less than a decade.

A new set of ambitious climate targets are to be discussed by councillors, as we prepare to outline our next steps to achieving net zero.

A County Durham man has been ordered to pay over £800 after he was caught throwing rubbish over his neighbour's wall.

Residents in County Durham can now hire an electric vehicle for the day, as part of a new car club service.

A County Durham wildlife park has been recognised for its commitment to the local environment.

A North East council has secured £10 million in funding to help housing associations make major energy efficiency improvements to their properties.

Councillors will be asked to declare an ecological emergency in County Durham as part of plans to do more to stop the decline of wildlife and natural habitats.