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Alison Paterson, manager of Blackhall Community Centre, in East Durham

Local government

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East Durham issues plea for North East mayor to support 'left-behind' villages

Voters in County Durham and Darlington are set to go to the polls for the Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) election.

Voters in County Durham and Darlington are set to go to the polls for the Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) election.

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Durham Police and Crime commissioner election: All you need to know ahead of poll

The landlord of a property on Seventh Street, Horden, was prosecuted in 2023 and ordered to pay £15,000.

The landlord of a property on Seventh Street, Horden, was prosecuted in 2023 and ordered to pay £15,000.

Local government

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County Durham disorder and poor housing conditions linked to rogue landlords

Joy Allen, Labour candidate and current Durham Police and Crime Commissioner.

Joy Allen, Labour candidate and current Durham Police and Crime Commissioner.

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Joy Allen: Labour PCC hoping for re-election to continue tackling Durham crime

Parents and politicians have raised alarm at children coming home from school hungry due to the quality and price of food available.

Parents and politicians have raised alarm at children coming home from school hungry due to the quality and price of food available.

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'Absolutely shocking': Concern over quality of school meals in County Durham schools

Nigel Boddy, Liberal Democrat candidate for the Durham PCC election

Nigel Boddy, Liberal Democrat candidate for the Durham PCC election

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Nigel Boddy: Lib Dem candidate reveals he would 'abolish' Durham PCC role

As a former police officer in County Durham, Robert Potts is hoping to upset the odds and become the region’s first ever Conservative PCC.

As a former police officer in County Durham, Robert Potts is hoping to upset the odds and become the region’s first ever Conservative PCC.

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Robert Potts: Conservative candidate hoping to cause upset in Durham PCC election

Defendant Liam North was given suspended prison sentence at Durham Crown Court for assault on man who died four days later from unrelated heart condition

Defendant Liam North was given suspended prison sentence at Durham Crown Court for assault on man who died four days later from unrelated heart condition

Durham Crown Court

Victim of Shildon street attack died from 'unrelated' heart issues days later

Police sealed off the entire street in Auckland Terrace, Shildon, during five-hour stand-off which resulted in the arrest of defendant Paul Anthony Kailofer

Police sealed off the entire street in Auckland Terrace, Shildon, during five-hour stand-off which resulted in the arrest of defendant Paul Anthony Kailofer

Durham Crown Court

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Man arrested after five-hour stand-off while locked in Shildon loft admits charges

Kerrie Highcock, from the North East Autism Society, presents the award to Pam Porter, from Locomotion

Kerrie Highcock, from the North East Autism Society, presents the award to Pam Porter, from Locomotion

Cultural attractions

Silver award recognises County Durham railway museum's support for autistic visitors

Durham Constabulary's Operation Endurance initiative aims to tackle issues with off-road bikes

Durham Constabulary's Operation Endurance initiative aims to tackle issues with off-road bikes

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Nuisance off-road bikers causing mayhem in County Durham communities

Cllr Jonathan Elmer, Green councillor and candidate at the next election

Cllr Jonathan Elmer, Green councillor and candidate at the next election

Local government

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Green Party reveals six candidates to stand in County Durham seats at next election

Labour members campaigning for a new leisure centre in Chester-le-Street in 2023

Labour members campaigning for a new leisure centre in Chester-le-Street in 2023

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'Disappeared off the face of the earth': County Durham leisure plans criticised

Nigel Boddy, Liberal Democrat councillor for Durham Police and Crime Commissioner

Nigel Boddy, Liberal Democrat councillor for Durham Police and Crime Commissioner

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Liberal Democrats announce candidate for Durham Police and Crime Commissioner

Defendant Sherylee Myers ran out of luck having breached a suspended sentence less than a week after it was imposed at Durham Crown Court, on February 29

Defendant Sherylee Myers ran out of luck having breached a suspended sentence less than a week after it was imposed at Durham Crown Court, on February 29

Durham Crown Court

County Durham woman assaulted PC six days after receiving suspended prison sentence

Neighbourhood crime has increased by almost a quarter across County Durham and Darlington.

Neighbourhood crime has increased by almost a quarter across County Durham and Darlington.

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Durham police pledge tough action on criminals after 24% rise in neighbourhood crime

Durham County Council played down the figures, saying the majority of properties in County Durham are between Band A to C.

Durham County Council played down the figures, saying the majority of properties in County Durham are between Band A to C.

Local government

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County Durham households paying the tenth highest average council tax in England

Gary Hull given six-year prison sentence at Durham Crown Court following his conviction for false imprisonment and attempted wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm on ex-partner

Gary Hull given six-year prison sentence at Durham Crown Court following his conviction for false imprisonment and attempted wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm on ex-partner

County Durham man carried out 'prolonged and persistent' assault on now ex-partner

Candidates speak to residents at the North East mayoral hustings in Barnard Castle

Candidates speak to residents at the North East mayoral hustings in Barnard Castle

Local government

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North East mayor hopefuls say County Durham will not be forgotten in devolution

A 1920s postcard showing the drinking fountain in its original glory

A 1920s postcard showing the drinking fountain in its original glory

Capitalists vs the working man: the battle for a public park in Shildon

Defendant Liam North will return to Durham Crown Court next week to hear if his basis of plea over a gbh allegation is accepted by the Crown

Defendant Liam North will return to Durham Crown Court next week to hear if his basis of plea over a gbh allegation is accepted by the Crown

Shildon man claims attack victim's skull injuries were caused by 'forcible push'

Durham Police have made 11 arrests following a series of raids in the county

Durham Police have made 11 arrests following a series of raids in the county

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Police arrest 11 in raids across County Durham targeting suspected drugs gang

Generic photograph of taxi rank

Generic photograph of taxi rank

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Taxi boss fined for allowing wheelchair user to be driven by unlicensed driver

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has insisted levelling up has been a success

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has insisted levelling up has been a success

Local government

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Progress of County Durham levelling up projects revealed amid concerns over delays

Bishop Auckland is undergoing change and is receiving significant investment that is expected to create new opportunities for the retail and hospitality sectors in the town., the council said.

Bishop Auckland is undergoing change and is receiving significant investment that is expected to create new opportunities for the retail and hospitality sectors in the town., the council said.

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Revealed: The worst County Durham high streets for empty shops and retail units

New government investment will help fund the new officers to ensure Durham Constabulary maintains its current headcount in 2024-25

New government investment will help fund the new officers to ensure Durham Constabulary maintains its current headcount in 2024-25

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Police chief's plea for support as just 11 new Durham officers to be recruited

Arriva in County Durham was ranked the worst bus operator in the wider North East area

Arriva in County Durham was ranked the worst bus operator in the wider North East area

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Bus services in County Durham and Darlington ranked as some of worst in England

Hearing at Durham Crown Court to resolve which devices rapist Richard Morland should be deprived of

Hearing at Durham Crown Court to resolve which devices rapist Richard Morland should be deprived of

Devices containing indecent images to be seized from Shildon rapist, serving 22 years

Joy Allen, Durham's Police and Crime Commissioner

Joy Allen, Durham's Police and Crime Commissioner

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Anti-social behaviour decline in 'hotspot' Durham and Darlington areas hailed by cops

Durham County Hall

Durham County Hall

Local government

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County Durham households to pay more council tax after 5% increase approved

Council awarded £6m to tackle rough sleeping and provide new accomodation

Council awarded £6m to tackle rough sleeping and provide new accomodation

Local government

Award of £6m to tackle rough sleeping with new accommodation in County Durham

Durham County Council is set to benefit from £30.3m additional funding following the announcement of the government’s financial settlement in January

Durham County Council is set to benefit from £30.3m additional funding following the announcement of the government’s financial settlement in January

Local government

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Durham Council criticises Government's 'broken' funding system amid warning of cuts

The concerning data comes as the gap between County Durham and England has widened in recent years.

The concerning data comes as the gap between County Durham and England has widened in recent years.

Local government

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Thousands of people in County Durham living in 'absolute poverty'

Mayor of Shildon Shirley Quinn, Discover Brightwater programme manager Paul Black, and Locomotion Operations and Events Manager Pam Porter, and trail visitors launch the Gem Trail outside railway pioneer Timothy Hackworth’s former home

Mayor of Shildon Shirley Quinn, Discover Brightwater programme manager Paul Black, and Locomotion Operations and Events Manager Pam Porter, and trail visitors launch the Gem Trail outside railway pioneer Timothy Hackworth’s former home

Landscape partnership unveils hidden historical Gem Trail

Brent Kilmurray, TEWV Chief Executive, said improvements have been made since the CQC report was published in October.

Brent Kilmurray, TEWV Chief Executive, said improvements have been made since the CQC report was published in October.

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Boss of troubled mental health trust admits more needs to be done to improve

Thousands forced to go private or wait as County Durham dentist reveals changes

Thousands forced to go private or wait as County Durham dentist reveals changes

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Thousands forced to go private or wait as County Durham dentist reveals changes

Liam Haines received a 16-month prison sentence at Durham Crown Court for stalking a teenage woman in breach of a suspended prison sentence imposed in October 2022, for attempted sexual communication with a child

Liam Haines received a 16-month prison sentence at Durham Crown Court for stalking a teenage woman in breach of a suspended prison sentence imposed in October 2022, for attempted sexual communication with a child

County Durham sex offender stalked teenager despite warning and suspended sentence

Significant improvements made to response times to calls to Durham Police control room

Significant improvements made to response times to calls to Durham Police control room

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Durham Police speeds up response time for calls to force control room

Joy Allen, Durham and Darlington Police and Crime Commissioner

Joy Allen, Durham and Darlington Police and Crime Commissioner

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Durham police council tax hike approved - as PCC vows to keep officers on streets

The shocking incident, which happened on Saturday (January 27), saw police officers pull over the man, who was riding through Shildon

The shocking incident, which happened on Saturday (January 27), saw police officers pull over the man, who was riding through Shildon

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Shock as man caught on quad bike in County Durham with ten month old baby on his lap

Shildon house siege case adjourned until April 9 at Durham Crown Court to allow for preparation of a psychiatric report on defendant, Paul Anthony Kailofer

Shildon house siege case adjourned until April 9 at Durham Crown Court to allow for preparation of a psychiatric report on defendant, Paul Anthony Kailofer

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Man in Shildon house siege to undergo psychiatric assessment to see if fit to plead

'Difficult decisions' will need to be made, the council has admitted

'Difficult decisions' will need to be made, the council has admitted

Local government

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Durham council is 'nowhere near' bankruptcy - but budget pressures continue

Visitors to dozens of council-owned car parks in County Durham have to pay for parking after 2pm

Visitors to dozens of council-owned car parks in County Durham have to pay for parking after 2pm

Local government

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Removal of free parking scheme in County Durham town centres to be reconsidered

Durham Police has adopted a new streamlined partnership approach with medical practitioners to speed up the service to domestic abuse victims

Durham Police has adopted a new streamlined partnership approach with medical practitioners to speed up the service to domestic abuse victims

How a new partnership is improving Durham Police's response to domestic abuse victims

According to housing agency Zoopla, it's Shildon where you will get more house for your money - with some houses on the going for just £5000

According to housing agency Zoopla, it's Shildon where you will get more house for your money - with some houses on the going for just £5000

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The County Durham place named 'cheapest in England' - where some houses are £5k

Durham Crown Court told circumstances of alleged firearms incident in Shildon may never be fully known

Durham Crown Court told circumstances of alleged firearms incident in Shildon may never be fully known

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Circumstances of Shildon firearm incident may never be fully revealed, court told

Durham County Council agreed to continue funding up to £2.65m from its concessionary fares budget to support local providers and passengers.

Durham County Council agreed to continue funding up to £2.65m from its concessionary fares budget to support local providers and passengers.

Local government

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County Durham bus network to benefit from continued £2.65m fund to keep them running

Councillors have backed plans to create the new body, which will open up access to funds, grants and donations that are not available to councils.

Councillors have backed plans to create the new body, which will open up access to funds, grants and donations that are not available to councils.

New County Durham culture trust set up to celebrate region and boost investment

Cuts to frontline services could be in the firing line in years to come as the local authority continues to balance its budget

Cuts to frontline services could be in the firing line in years to come as the local authority continues to balance its budget

Local government

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County Durham residents warned of cuts as council tax set to rise by 4.99 per cent

Durham County Council has faced calls from councillors to help revive Chester-le-Street town centre

Durham County Council has faced calls from councillors to help revive Chester-le-Street town centre

Local government

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Residents to have greater say on how to improve County Durham towns

Shackleton Beacon, the ancient remains of an Iron Age hillfort near Redowrth village, in County Durham, is largely obscured by trees

Shackleton Beacon, the ancient remains of an Iron Age hillfort near Redowrth village, in County Durham, is largely obscured by trees

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Remains of hillfort in County Durham could unlock secrets of ancient conflicts

According to housing agency Zoopla, it's Shildon where you will get more house for your money

According to housing agency Zoopla, it's Shildon where you will get more house for your money

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County Durham town named 'cheapest place in England' - with houses for just £45k

According to police, Kailofer entered an Auckland Terrace property in Shildon

According to police, Kailofer entered an Auckland Terrace property in Shildon

Man who allegedly had five-hour stand off with armed police named for first time

Shildon Alive provides crisis support, works to alleviate social isolation, and offers free meals

Shildon Alive provides crisis support, works to alleviate social isolation, and offers free meals

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New County Durham community centre will help hundreds of people in need

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