Check your voter registration details
The annual canvass is once again about to get underway in County Durham, with residents reminded to check their voter registration details.
Small venues fund
More than £2 million is set to be awarded to protect venues offering a launchpad for the North East’s musicians, comedians, and other creative talents.
Rivals criticise lack of debate
Reform leaders in County Durham have been accused of “blocking and shutting down democratic debate” at the council’s final meeting in County Hall.
Union equal pay plea
Durham County Council is facing a potential equal pay claim worth tens of millions of pounds from thousands of female workers, according to the GMB union.
Dean Midas unleashes Eve Valentine Game
Acclaimed horror director Dean Midas is officially expanding his cinematic universe from the screen to the living room this autumn.
Progress for Victims Rights Announced
PCC Joy Allen explains, in her own words, why victims of rape and serious sexual offences deserve a justice system that listens, explains and stands beside them from the moment they come forward. This is why the Crown Prosecution Service’s new review process is a welcome step, but it must be part of a wider commitment to reduce delays, improve communication and make sure every victim is treated with dignity, respect and care.
Holiday food scheme plea backed
Children from low-income working families are being unfairly excluded from a government-funded holiday food scheme, Durham County Council has said.
Planning changes ‘a disgrace’
Councillors have labelled changes to the planning system “a disgrace” and criticised the reduced influence of local communities.
Bus franchise cost error
Taking the North East’s buses under public control will cost over £100 million more than first anticipated.
PCC’s custody scrutiny scheme wins prestigious national quality award
Police and Crime Commissioner Joy Allen has been recognised nationally for the high quality of her Independent Custody Visiting (ICV) scheme.