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A mosaic inspired by the coastal denes in County Durham has been designed by children from the east of the county.

Clever youngsters from County Durham will appear on a popular CBBC quiz show this month.

Applications for funding will soon open to community groups in County Durham aimed at making a positive impact in their local area.

Visitors to Bishop Auckland will be able to test drive electric vehicles, as an annual roadshow returns.

County Durham residents and businesses are being reminded to dispose of batteries, mobile phones, cleaning products and solvents safely.

A seaside town's rich heritage will soon be enhanced following the launch of a £2.25 million regeneration project this week.

A programme which helps County Durham people into work has reached a major milestone, helping its 500th resident.

A seaside town will serve up a second helping of culinary fun when a successful food festival returns next year.

Find out when and where the Christmas lights are getting switched on across County Durham.

"To be able to adopt a child, especially a child with behavioural issues or a learning difficulty you need to be determined, to have empathy and be honest about what you can take on, but the most important things are to have a loving heart and mind and you'll be amazing."

People who get their garden waste collected are being reminded that the last collection of the year will soon take place.

Judges from Britain In Bloom agreed that Durham was bloomin' marvellous as they awarded the city with gold in the Champion of Champion's category at this year's awards

A thrilling adaptation of Charlotte Brontё's masterpiece Jane Eyre promises to captivate audiences at a County Durham theatre.

Pupils from around County Durham have been honoured for never missing a day of school.

Outstanding in all areas - that is the verdict of inspectors from Ofsted on Aycliffe Secure Centre.

Funding of £118,000 is up for grabs for projects that support children and families, older people and those affected by welfare reform.

Swimming memberships are a great option if you swim regularly, and don't use the gym or group exercise classes.

A range of organisations have pledged to support plans to help people live longer, and strategies to create more jobs, at the official launch of a vision for County Durham's future.

Sex Pistols frontman John Lydon will speak about his extraordinary life and career when he visits County Durham next year.

A new coach park has opened in a major boost for tourism in County Durham.