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A new replica miners' banner has been officially unveiled at a County Durham library, celebrating the county's rich mining past and the people who lived it.

Keep the kids entertained with summer holiday activities at your local leisure centre.

A County Durham road which had to be closed following the discovery of a sinkhole has reopened after less than two weeks.

A scheme that aims to improve County Durham's woodlands has been awarded hundreds of thousands of pounds worth of funding.

Councillors will consider adopting a masterplan that has been drawn up for Chester-le-Street town centre following public consultation.

Councillors will be asked to back ambitious plans to restore one of County Durham's most prestigious buildings next week.

The region's only scheme to provide a 100 per cent discount on council tax payments to vulnerable households could be extended for another year.

Councillors will hear a report on the improving state of County Durham's roads at a meeting of our Cabinet next week.

Strategies devised to help people tackle their housing issues and provide support to County Durham's homeless are being put forward for final approval next week.

Councillors will consider a review and proposals for consultation on changes to services for children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) and those who need alternative arrangements for education.

A major new housing and development scheme in East Durham has been given garden village status by the Government.

Durham University students are 'going green' to help local charities as they leave the City for their summer vacation.

Work has started on a multi-million-pound motorway junction improvement scheme in County Durham.

Final details have been unveiled of the programme for next month's Durham City Run Festival.

Visitors to this year's Cricket World Cup in County Durham are being welcomed by a 3D cricket-inspired floral display.

Our summer guide provides lots of ideas and suggestions for events, activities and venues that will provide the perfect day out.

Streets and parks across County Durham will come alive in July when a feel-good music festival makes its joyous return.

The future of a derelict school building in County Durham has been discussed at an urgent multi-agency meeting.

Two clubs which aim to reduce isolation and loneliness have secured over £6,000 in funding so they can continue for another year.

A County Durham teacher is among the first in the country to become a United Nations climate change champion.