Road and transport news

County Durham's roads are set to benefit from a funding boost of over £2.5 million.

Two people have been fined for mis-using Blue Badges after parking in disabled bays on the same street in Hartlepool.

Work to identify potential improvements to walking and cycling infrastructure has been carried out in more of County Durham's main towns and villages.

A £1.5million upgrade of County Durham's main cycling, wheeling and walking route has been completed, with a new glow in the dark section among the improvements made.

Successful funding bids are paving the way for improvements to sustainable travel across County Durham.

Work to install traffic lights at two junctions on the A690 is due to begin next week.

Roads across County Durham have been resurfaced as part of a network improvement scheme.

A North East council will be asked to consider measures to support struggling bus services.

Preparations are underway at a North East council to keep priority roads clear during the winter months.

Plans to create a passenger rail service running from Darlington to Weardale have been submitted to government.

Councillors at a North East authority will hear how bus services have been supported throughout the challenges of the last year.

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

Changes to the bus service network in County Durham are set to come into force.

Residents are being asked to give their views on improved cycling and walk routes which have recently been implemented in a County Durham community.

Residents in County Durham now have even more opportunities to get on their bikes or enjoy their surroundings on foot.

A North East council has submitted proposals to the government to consider the reopening of a town's railway station.