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Consett Infant School has been praised for becoming an outstanding place for pupils to play.

County Durham's first Climate Emergency Exhibition took place this week.

A woman has been ordered to pay over £1,000 and sentenced to a 12-month community order for the sale of counterfeit goods advertised on Facebook.

Street bands from all over the world will descend on Durham City this weekend for two days of free alfresco music.

Pupils from a primary school in Seaham have designed and created a planter inspired by the heritage coastline.

Organisations in County Durham can apply to use funds from two grants to help their local community.

A hard-hitting film written and produced by college students to highlight the dangers of cybercrime has been premiered in the region.

A project aimed at protecting empty homes is continuing to make its mark in Shildon.

An open call inviting piano players of all ages to perform as part of a spectacular new installation at Lumiere has today been announced by the festival's producers Artichoke.

After the nation was gripped recently by Wimbledon, national sports charity 'Tennis For Free' has served up an ace for Consett and the surrounding area by investing in a programme of free tennis sessions at the Sherburn Park tennis courts, Stanley Gardens, Consett, DH8 6LJ starting on Sunday 21 July 10.00am - 11.30am.

Engineers have begun to repair a large sinkhole that unearthed a Victorian railway bridge.

Primary school pupils are helping their peers stay road savvy by becoming Junior Road Safety Officers (JRSO).

Treat the kids to a splashing time at your local swimming pool this summer, from crash courses to fun sessions there's a mix for everyone.

Primary school pupils from County Durham are encouraging their community to get back on their bikes and celebrate cycling.

A packed line up of experts and high-profile speakers from the world of running will take over the Gala Theatre and Millennium Square during the first Durham City Run Festival later this month.

The flag of St George is flying proudly at County Hall today following England's triumph in the ICC Cricket World Cup.

It's a day that marks half a century of one of the most celebrated moments in history - and one that is commemorated in County Durham in truly unique style.

A spectacular set by nine very talented amigos marked the official launch of County Durham's liveliest music festival today (Friday).

As a previous winner of County Durham's Environment Awards reminisces on receiving an award 30 years ago, groups and individuals are being reminded there's just one week left to nominate.

Broadcaster Natalie Haynes and author Kate Clanchy join Lumiere 's day of discussion about creativity.