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Businesses in County Durham are being reminded about new food waste legislation coming into force next month.

An exciting new approach to promoting the county was unveiled yesterday (18 March), with over 70 stakeholders attending the launch of the 'Durham story'.

Visitors to a County Durham heritage and registration venue have enjoyed a Bugle Breakfast.

One of the region's best-loved cultural events returns this year with a headline performance by Bill Ryder-Jones.

Youngsters at a County Durham primary school showed they were true eco champions as they helped launch a major litter picking campaign.

Police and licensing officers have carried out a joint operation as part of ongoing work to ensure taxi safety.

As World Oral Health Day approaches, a successful project to raise awareness of the importance of dental hygiene among families is continuing across County Durham.

The medals awarded to the eldest of four North East brothers who all fought with valour in the First World War are now back in his home county.

County Durham residents are invited to have their say on measures put in place to tackle anti-social behaviour.

A further briefing session is to be held for prospective candidates and agents at forthcoming elections in County Durham.

A former civic hall in County Durham is to be reopened as a community venue.

Work to restore an historic route past Durham Cathedral has been completed.

County Durham will take a sporting lead again in 2025 with another summer of big events, including the return of the Durham City Run Festival.

New measures to tackle anti-social behaviour and improve health and wellbeing are being introduced in a County Durham town.

A derelict house has been sold at auction as part of our commitment to bringing empty homes back into use.

From melodic music, street bands, to grannies on wheels, the streets of Bishop Auckland are set to come alive with entertainment during one of the region's biggest food festivals.

We've selected nationwide placemaker, Muse, as our joint venture partner to deliver the first phase of a new innovation district.

Increasing access to free school meals, providing warm and welcoming spaces, supporting rural communities and helping businesses to thrive are just some examples of partnership work in action in County Durham.

A new plan of 23 actions to improve air quality in Durham has been outlined by the local authority.

A key milestone has been reached in one of the UK's first large-scale mine water heat projects, with work now underway.