Business growth fund generates £40m
A fund designed to increase business growth in County Durham has attracted £40 million of investment in less than a decade.
Police mast concerns
Parish councillors have called for an investigation into why a historic radio mast has not been reerected after being dismantled.
HMO policy scrutinised
Council bosses have been warned that a new policy to tackle shared housing throughout County Durham could impact people on low incomes the most.
Mayor’s energy costs plan
The North East mayor is poised to launch a new project aimed at slashing energy bills for hundreds of small businesses.
Integra 61 phase 2 approved
The £340 million expansion of a County Durham manufacturing and industrial site could support up to 3,000 jobs.
Alcohol licence approved at rage room
An axe-throwing and rage room venue’s bid to serve alcohol has been approved despite concerns from the police.
Mayor attacks Reform ‘charlatans’
North East mayor Kim McGuinness branded Reform UK “charlatans” as Labour mounted a fresh attack on Nigel Farage ahead of a local election showdown.
Residents oppose road plans
Residents have launched a last-ditch plea to oppose plans for a main road just metres from their gardens.
Plea to improve overnight stays
County Durham tourism bosses have been urged to improve the number of people staying overnight.
Register Office closure ‘a disgrace’
The closure of a County Durham town’s Register Office has been labelled “a disgrace” as residents launch a plea for it to reopen.