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Proposals to close a primary school that has the lowest pupil numbers of any school in County Durham are being put to councillors next week.

A new plan sets out actions to ensure the best possible response to major incidents in County Durham on the back of Storm Arwen.

The region's only scheme to provide a 100 per cent discount on council tax payments to all financially vulnerable households could be extended for another year - despite unprecedented and significant pressures on the local authority's budget.

Councillors at a North East local authority will next week hear proposals of how it could use its allocation from the Government's UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF).

A County Durham woman has praised a swimming programme for the vital knowledge it taught her daughter, which helped to save her partner's life.

The North East's largest local authority continues to be recognised among England's best employers of apprentices.

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.

Victims and survivors of the worst atrocity committed on European soil since the Second World War will be commemorated across County Durham next week.

Communities across County Durham are set to come alive with the sound of feel-good brass music when Durham BRASS returns next week.

In just five weeks' time, a County Durham seaside town will come to life with a scrumptious selection of food vendors and entertainment.

Potentially life-saving training has been delivered to staff and volunteers at a County Durham park.

Rehearsals are now well underway for the return of Durham BRASS in just over two weeks.

A respected theatre writer has been exploring the mining heritage of County Durham as he prepares to bring a classic British film to a north east stage.

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

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

A County Durham school has welcomed back a former pupil who went on to advise three American presidents and serve as a US national security council director.

Residents are being invited to view and have their say on proposals to transform the facilities at the Riverside Leisure Complex in Chester-le-Street.

A flag symbolising unwavering support for forces personnel has been raised by the North East's largest local authority ahead of Armed Forces Day.

Our leisure centres are offering a range of activities for children and young people over the summer holidays.

The building of a new community centre aimed at improving the health and wellbeing of residents in the south-west of Durham City is about to begin.