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Residents in County Durham will be able to visit libraries in person when restrictions ease next week.

Visitors to County Durham's coastline are being encouraged to help protect the local environment as restrictions continue to ease.

As the next step of the roadmap out of lockdown comes into effect, we're asking residents across the North East to be cautious as we are once again able to visit shops, personal care premises, indoor leisure facilities and outdoor hospitality settings.

The ways in which County Durham children and young people have gone above and beyond to get creative during the coronavirus pandemic will be celebrated with a week-long event this month.

Staff at leisure centres across County Durham are working hard to prepare sites for re-opening to the public from Monday 12 April.

As the new financial year gets underway, County Durham residents - especially those with certain health conditions - are being reminded to take advantage of the council tax discounts available.

We have been selected to bid for a £3 million government fund which supports people and communities.

Thriller novel fans will be able to hear from two popular authors in a series of virtual online talks during the Easter holidays.

County Durham residents are being urged to stay safe and stay local to prevent coronavirus infection rates rising over the Easter holidays.

Recycling centres across County Durham will be open for longer from today as part of a move to summer opening hours.

A new interactive virtual artwork, inspired by the Victorian 'spar boxes' of Killhope Museum will be available for everyone to explore online this Easter weekend.

The owner of holiday lets in County Durham has been fined and ordered to close their business after it was found to be operating during coronavirus restrictions.

Quick-thinking council officers drafted in the use of a helicopter to replace worn out sections of a popular countryside boardwalk.

Youngsters can enjoy fun art activities in the comfort of their own home this Easter and earn a qualification at the same time.

People in County Durham are being reminded to register to vote ahead of upcoming elections.

Mobile and home-based businesses in County Durham are now able to apply for financial support during the coronavirus pandemic after a scheme was extended by us.

An iconic County Durham landmark has suffered thousands of pounds worth of damage after a suspected arson attack.

County Durham's traders and residents are being advised of changes in legislation which will affect the sales of domestic wood, coal and other solid fuels.

Candidates wishing to stand in County Durham elections on Thursday 6 May 2021 can submit their nomination papers from Friday 26 March, following the publication of the notice of election today.

We have paid tribute to all those who have died or lost loved ones from coronavirus.