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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

Latest progress on Springmoor Grange School in Spennymoor Credit: ESH CONSTRUCTION

Latest progress on Springmoor Grange School in Spennymoor Credit: ESH CONSTRUCTION

Planning and development

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Pictures show latest progress on new County Durham school opening soon

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

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

Durham dragon boat trio, l - r, Matthew Oliver, Jess Fogarty and Iain Wilby, each selected for GB crew for summer's Euros

Durham dragon boat trio, l - r, Matthew Oliver, Jess Fogarty and Iain Wilby, each selected for GB crew for summer's Euros

Dragon Boat Racing

Dragon boat racing trio from Durham called up by GB team for Euro Championships 2024

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

Ducks Basil (left) and Thyme (right) have been 'stolen' from their enclosure in Spennymoor, leaving owner Mark devastated.

Ducks Basil (left) and Thyme (right) have been 'stolen' from their enclosure in Spennymoor, leaving owner Mark devastated.

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Trucker 'devastated' after pet ducks named Basil and Thyme 'stolen' overnight

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

Middlesbrough FC

A no-brainer: how Boro legend Bill Gates was heading for big trouble

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

Drugs supply 'spearhead' Christopher Taylor used his influence to launder money through the accounts of family members and associates, Newcastle Crown Court was told

Drugs supply 'spearhead' Christopher Taylor used his influence to launder money through the accounts of family members and associates, Newcastle Crown Court was told

County Durham pair allowed drug ring mastermind to use their accounts to launder cash

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 has commenced construction work at Cheapside in Spennymoor after acquiring land for regeneration.

Durham County Council has commenced construction work at Cheapside in Spennymoor after acquiring land for regeneration.

Local government

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Demolition starts to create new walled garden and revive County Durham town centre

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

The RSPCA were called to an area in Spennymoor, County Durham, earlier this month after reports that a three-foot-long snake had been spotted in a resident’s garden

The RSPCA were called to an area in Spennymoor, County Durham, earlier this month after reports that a three-foot-long snake had been spotted in a resident’s garden

Shock as snake found on County Durham garage roof by scared residents is missing pet

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

Two Spennymoor residents have been prosecuted and fined after failing to remove waste from their properties on South Street and Craddock Street

Two Spennymoor residents have been prosecuted and fined after failing to remove waste from their properties on South Street and Craddock Street

Durham County Council

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Two County Durham residents fined after failing to remove waste from properties

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

North-East schools join forces to clean up Spennymoor

North-East schools join forces to clean up Spennymoor

North-East schools join forces to clean up Spennymoor

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

Work is underway to create a 10-year delivery plan for Spennymoor in partnership with local residents and businesses.

Work is underway to create a 10-year delivery plan for Spennymoor in partnership with local residents and businesses.

Local government

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How £20m cash boost will help revitalise 'overlooked' County Durham town

Corey Russell pulled through in hospital after suffering life-threatening injuries

Corey Russell pulled through in hospital after suffering life-threatening injuries

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Teenager lucky to be alive after hit-and-run incident in County Durham village

A private jet and three supercars were seized in raids by the Serious Fraud Squad today amid a new investigation into alleged fraud by the former owners of Windlestone Hall in County Durham

A private jet and three supercars were seized in raids by the Serious Fraud Squad today amid a new investigation into alleged fraud by the former owners of Windlestone Hall in County Durham

Arrests and seizures in fraud inquiry into ex-owner of County Durham country hall

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

Tudhoe village pond was filled in during the First World War which prevented the ghostly blackhorse from rising out of it to foretell a death.

Tudhoe village pond was filled in during the First World War which prevented the ghostly blackhorse from rising out of it to foretell a death.

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In search of the last known person to go into village's lost secret tunnel

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

Owners Leanne and Liss, who live on the Burton Woods estate in Spennymoor, are mourning the death of their cat Tobias after it was savagely attacked by three dogs

Owners Leanne and Liss, who live on the Burton Woods estate in Spennymoor, are mourning the death of their cat Tobias after it was savagely attacked by three dogs

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Heartbroken owners left devastated after beloved cat mauled to death by dogs

Durham Police have confirmed they are investigating damage done to a telephone box community library in Spennymoor between 7pm and 9pm on February 14 Credit: DURHAM POLICE

Durham Police have confirmed they are investigating damage done to a telephone box community library in Spennymoor between 7pm and 9pm on February 14 Credit: DURHAM POLICE

Durham Constabulary

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'Lovely' County Durham library vandalised and books thrown across street

Gardening services operator Ambrose Fletcher jailed at Durham Crown Court for theft of money paid by a customer to have artificial grass installed at her County Durham home

Gardening services operator Ambrose Fletcher jailed at Durham Crown Court for theft of money paid by a customer to have artificial grass installed at her County Durham home

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County Durham gardener who fleeced customer, 59, out of £1.5k jailed five years later

Spennymoor drink driver who ‘couldn’t walk straight’ is banned from the roads.

Spennymoor drink driver who ‘couldn’t walk straight’ is banned from the roads.

Durham Constabulary

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Drink driver ‘couldn’t walk straight’ before getting into his Fiat 500

Spennymoor schoolboy William Jackson has been recognised at an awards ceremony for the care he has shown to his brother, who has a rare condition

Spennymoor schoolboy William Jackson has been recognised at an awards ceremony for the care he has shown to his brother, who has a rare condition

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'Caring' County Durham teen looks after brother who has a muscle wasting condition

A new Spennymoor Town Board is due to be formed and will play a crucial role in the ongoing regeneration of the County Durham tow

A new Spennymoor Town Board is due to be formed and will play a crucial role in the ongoing regeneration of the County Durham tow

Local government

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Residents to decide how £20m boost for County Durham town will be spent

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'

Durham Police are appealing to find Callum Brown, who has links Bishop Auckland, Spennymoor and Ferryhill, who is wanted on recall to prison Credit; DURHAM CONSTABULARY

Durham Police are appealing to find Callum Brown, who has links Bishop Auckland, Spennymoor and Ferryhill, who is wanted on recall to prison Credit; DURHAM CONSTABULARY

Durham Constabulary

Police appeal to find man with links to County Durham wanted on recall to prison

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

The venue, which is based in Unit 30 Enterprise City, Meadowfield Avenue, Spennymoor, is this Valentine's focusing on the 'revenge' element

The venue, which is based in Unit 30 Enterprise City, Meadowfield Avenue, Spennymoor, is this Valentine's focusing on the 'revenge' element

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Axe throw venue allowing people to aim at pictures of their exes for Valentine's

Dentists are to be offered cash to take on new patients

Dentists are to be offered cash to take on new patients

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Dentists to be paid for new patients - but Durham and Darlington struggles continue

Dog waste in Spennymoor

Dog waste in Spennymoor

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Spennymoor resident hit with fine for not clearing up dog waste

$Daniel Coatsworth, given two-year prison sentence at Durham Crown Court for outburst of violence on a woman, who suffered fractured cheekbone$ $Daniel Coatsworth, given two-year prison sentence at Durham Crown Court for outburst of violence on a woman, who suffered fractured cheekbone$

County Durham man hit woman three times before turning on her teenage daughter

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

Chief Constable Rachel Bacon in Crook, County Durham

Chief Constable Rachel Bacon in Crook, County Durham

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Concern that police officers are no longer seen in Durham and Darlington communities

Evenwood teenager reached 'phenomenal' speed in stolen BMW after ramming police car

Evenwood teenager reached 'phenomenal' speed in stolen BMW after ramming police car

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Teenager reached 'phenomenal' speed in stolen BMW after ramming police car

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

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