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Durham council under fire after 22 staff get over £100,000 despite budget cuts

6:00am Friday 10th May 2013

THE North-East’s biggest council has come under fire for paying six-figure remuneration packages to 22 staff – more than the previous year, despite unprecedented budget cuts.

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Ombudsman to investigate clothing allowance complaint

4:48pm Wednesday 1st May 2013

THE Local Government Ombudsman has appointed an investigator to look into a complaint regarding the payment of a so-called “clothing allowance” to Durham county councillors, The Northern Echo understands.

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Deal struck on £24m high-speed broadband scheme

12:24pm Friday 26th April 2013

THOUSANDS of people in the region’s rural areas will be wired into the high-speed broadband revolution under a £24m deal announced today (Friday, April 26).

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Councils make economic growth top priority

3:51pm Friday 26th April 2013

A NEW cross-council group set up to boost the region’s economy has published its first strategy, aimed at claiming more powers for the North-East, improving transport links and raising skills among the workforce.

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Ilegally parked motorists to be given period of grace by Durham County Council

6:12pm Thursday 25th April 2013

DURHAM County Council will offer a period of grace to first-time offenders who park illegally when it takes over responsibility for enforcement in former district areas of the county.

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Thai takeaway van plan for Durham Market Place rejected

4:48pm Wednesday 24th April 2013

AN ATTEMPT to sell Thai takeaways from the back of a van in Durham Market Place has been thrown out by councillors.

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