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Pair to pay thousands for waste in garden
Published April 12, 2024 11.59am

Two people have been ordered to pay a combined total of £2,000 for failing to clear waste from their garden and for abandoning a vehicle outside their home.
Taxi boss ordered to pay more than £2,000

Published March 19, 2024 1.12pm

A County Durham taxi boss has been ordered to pay more than £2,000 after allowing a wheelchair user to be regularly transported by an unlicensed driver, without insurance.
Proposals to control anti-social behaviour in Durham City

Published March 05, 2024 3.26pm

Proposals to control anti-social behaviour in Durham City centre have been brought forward by us.
Rogue trader jailed for three years after gardening con

Published February 28, 2024 9.28am

A rogue gardener who took more than £1,500 from a woman but failed to carry out any work has been jailed.
Planning enforcement operation in East Durham
Published November 16, 2023 9.09am

A planning enforcement operation has taken place in East Durham following intelligence suggesting breaches of regulations.

Pair to pay thousands for waste in garden