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A vision to create a new history centre showcasing County Durham's rich heritage can now become a reality after plans were approved this week.

Two art projects that engage with the community and highlight people's experiences of isolation will be on show to the public this month.

County Durham residents will be able to enjoy a range of sports and leisure activities in a newly refurbished community venue.

Residents in County Durham are being reminded they can still visit the county's leisure centres and take part in fitness classes.

This Recycle Week sees a big thank you to County Durham residents and workers who are all playing their part.

We have partnered with a housing provider to reduce crime and anti-social behaviour in areas of the county.

We have teamed up with a local housing developer to deliver affordable homes for residents.

A former assistant chief constable has been appointed as the new independent chair and scrutineer of Durham Safeguarding Children Partnership (DSCP).

As soon as new COVID control measures were introduced across the North East we began lobbying Government to include an exemption to household mixing regulations to allow families to continue their informal childcare arrangements.

Thousands of jobs and new homes which would provide a boost to the County Durham economy are a step closer following the publication of an inspector's findings.

A landscaper who charged for work that he failed to complete has been ordered to pay more than £2,300 by a court.

Leaders across the North East have written to Health Secretary Matt Hancock calling on him to amend new local COVID-19 restriction measures to allow families to continue their usual childcare arrangements.

Residents in County Durham can have their say on proposed changes to admission arrangements for secondary schools in the area.

An initiative which aims to improve communities in County Durham by raising housing standards and management in the private renting sector has received backing by senior council members and two MPs.

New jobs, improved transport links and a welcome boost to County Durham's visitor economy are a step closer after councillors agreed to invest £2.1 million into a heritage railway line.

A grassroots football club has been able to provide free healthy activities for children and create a learning space for its community thanks to funding through an Area Action Partnership.

Terry Collins, chief executive of Durham County Council, has today (15 September) announced his intention to retire after a successful 43-year career in local government.

Durham County Council's Borrow a Bike scheme is now offering the town's residents and employees a chance to save money and keep healthy on their journey to and from work

Leaders of North East local authorities have come together to take the unprecedented step of seeking greater controls from government to introduce stricter COVID-19 prevention measures ahead of national intervention.

More funding is being made available to help County Durham's rural businesses and residents access a faster internet connection.