Across County Durham

From Monday, 19 October, Durham County Council became the first local authority in the North East, and the first county authority outside of the London area, to introduce a Lane Rental Scheme.

Durham County Council’s deputy leader has come under fire after appearing to offer media training for controversial candidates in an undercover investigation into Reform UK.

A new hub, which will bring together services for children and young people so they can more easily find support, has opened in Newton Aycliffe.

Aycliffe Fell Walking Club (AFWC) were in the Lake District for another wonderful walking day between the Kirkstone Pass Inn and Staveley.

A crowd gathered to watch a historic part of the Stockton and Darlington Railway be reinstated.

Dangerous riders causing chaos in our communities will be tackled head-on as Durham Constabulary introduces a tough new policy to crush seized vehicles.

Police & Crime Commissioner Joy Allen is urging ministers to introduce graduated licensing in England before more families suffer the heartbreak of losing a loved one on our roads.

Durham County Council has been recognised four times for its outstanding contribution to improving the health and wellbeing of residents.

A £1.5m fund is helping to improve health and wellbeing, tackle social isolation and help build people’s financial resilience across County Durham. Spennymoor Youth and Community Association was awarded £41,150 through the Thriving Together programme to develop its community centre as a local wellbeing hub.

The Local Area SEND Reform Plan for County Durham has been approved by the Department for Education and the Department of Health and Social Care.