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A County Durham wildlife park has been recognised for its commitment to the local environment.

Previously unseen illustrations of Roald Dahl's The BFG go on display at Durham's Gala Gallery this week.

Representatives from a committee that advises the government on climate change have visited County Durham.

Organisers of Bishop Auckland Food Festival are counting down the days until visitors are welcomed back to celebrate all things food.

New light is being shone on historic Durham Cathedral after the completion of a revamp project.

Young people are being encouraged to make a splash with free swimming sessions at County Durham's leisure centres as part of fun activities happening this Easter.

Thanks to high vaccination coverage in the North East, which is protecting tens of thousands of people from severe illness, hospitalisation or even death, we are in a very different place to when the pandemic began.

Household Waste Recycling Centres in County Durham have extended their opening times for the upcoming summer months.

We have welcomed news that we are eligible for government funding to offer increased support to families.

Residents across County Durham are being urged to be on their guard against fraudsters trying to benefit from a national council tax rebate scheme.

A wheelchair accessible bike for youngsters at a specialist primary school and funding for a parent and toddler group have been provided thanks to grants from an area action partnership.

A pioneering North East company which creates cutting-edge green technology is urging businesses across County Durham to have their say on a consultation that will shape the area's economic future.

A North East council has secured £10 million in funding to help housing associations make major energy efficiency improvements to their properties.

Performers at this year's Durham BRASS have spoken of their excitement ahead of its return after two years.

We are spearheading a bid for UK City of Culture status and look set to invest in order to help the TV and film industry grow across the region.

An apprenticeship strategy helping to address County Durham's current and future skills needs will be discussed next week.

Councillors are being asked to approve a £20m rebuild of a County Durham school which would enhance standards of education for students.

Work to tackle poverty in County Durham will be discussed next week.

Councillors will be asked to declare an ecological emergency in County Durham as part of plans to do more to stop the decline of wildlife and natural habitats.

County Durham's illustrious rail heritage, thriving train building industry and pioneering cultural and economic ambitions make it the ideal home for the Great British Railways (GBR) headquarters.