Durham County Council

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Campaigners criticise plans to dig up land where veterans' ashes are scattered

The Durham Light Infantry (DLI) Museum, in Aykley Heads, Durham, which was closed in 2016, is being redeveloped.

15 Mar

Government decision on controversial incinerator delayed

The proposed Hownsgill Energy Centre would process up to 60,000 tonnes per year of commercial and industrial waste.

13 Mar

MasterChef champion and GBBO runner-up to headline Bishop Auckland Food Festival

A MasterChef champion and Great British Bake Off runner-up will be among the Sunday headliners at this year’s Bishop Auckland Food Festival.

10 Mar

'Substandard' school buildings to be replaced with £34m campus

Hospital to be built after plans approved to replace community facility

Durham race returns to original route for first time since pandemic

Litter picker gets birthday surprise from council's road sweeping team

Former military history museum could become gallery and restaurant

Pub landlord's battle to save his £16k beach huts built during pandemic

Police lose bid to destroy defunct radio mast

Landlord fined over yard waste that was 'risk to health'

Councillor speaks out about death threats and abuse she has faced

Rogue trader pocketed £17,000 but failed to finish work

County Durham shop ordered to close over illegal tobacco sales

Investigation after dozens of graves damaged by vandals