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

Local government

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

Jack Greenwell, from Crook, has been inducted into the National Football Museum Hall of Fame

Jack Greenwell, from Crook, has been inducted into the National Football Museum Hall of Fame

North East great changed the face of football on his way to becoming Barcelona legend

Paul Winstanley received a two-year prison sentence at Durham Crown Court for firearms offences

Paul Winstanley received a two-year prison sentence at Durham Crown Court for firearms offences

Durham Crown Court

Armed police called to home of suicidal and drunken County Durham man with firearm

Lyndon Longhorne in action at the British Swimming Championships

Lyndon Longhorne in action at the British Swimming Championships

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Giving it everything: Lyndon going to great lengths to make it to second Paralympics

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

Presidents Mr Waine of Bishop Auckland, and Mr Parkin of Crook Town, lead the teams out for the FA Amateur Cup final at Wembley Stadium on Saturday, April 10, 1954

Presidents Mr Waine of Bishop Auckland, and Mr Parkin of Crook Town, lead the teams out for the FA Amateur Cup final at Wembley Stadium on Saturday, April 10, 1954

70 years since Crook starred at Wembley in the golden age of amateur football

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, Paul Winstanley, facing sentence of up to five years, turned up at Durham Crown Court worse the wear for drink

Defendant, Paul Winstanley, facing sentence of up to five years, turned up at Durham Crown Court worse the wear for drink

Durham Crown Court

County Durham man locked up after turning up drunk at court for firearms offences

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

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

Sudden attack took place in Glenholme Park, Crook, in March 2022

Sudden attack took place in Glenholme Park, Crook, in March 2022

Teenager carried out sudden unprovoked attack on 'friend' in County Durham park

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

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

How the new housing estate could look

How the new housing estate could look

Local government

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Hope new housing estate will attract more people to live in this County Durham town

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

Shane Mather, from Crook, appeared at Newton Aycliffe Magistrates Court on Tuesday (February 13) morning

Shane Mather, from Crook, appeared at Newton Aycliffe Magistrates Court on Tuesday (February 13) morning

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County Durham 'nuisance' jailed for vehicle interference and theft from cars

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.

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

Sean Atkins, 24, of H M Prison, Holme House, Stockton-on-Tees, was slapped with an unusual punishment following his bold burglary from Crook Police Station

Sean Atkins, 24, of H M Prison, Holme House, Stockton-on-Tees, was slapped with an unusual punishment following his bold burglary from Crook Police Station

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Brazen thief steals off-road bike and bicycle from County Durham police station

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

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

Shelley Johnson and her granddaughter Paisley.

Shelley Johnson and her granddaughter Paisley.

County Durham mum begins fundraiser for life saving app after death of tot

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

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

'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

Tan Hill Inn gunman to be sentenced for shooting man - live updates

Tan Hill Inn gunman to be sentenced for shooting man - live updates

North Yorkshire Police

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Tan Hill Inn gunman to be sentenced to 23 years for shooting man - live updates

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

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.

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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

Malcolm Jones from Murton, Seaham.

Malcolm Jones from Murton, Seaham.

Crook Coroners Court

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County Durham armed robber died after taking cocktail of drugs

Darlington HM Treasury worker took own life after battle with mental health

Darlington HM Treasury worker took own life after battle with mental health

Crook Coroners Court

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Darlington HM Treasury worker, 24, took own life after battle with mental health

Kim McGuinness and Carl Marshall have urged the government to direct some of the money saved by scrapping HS2 to help out County Durham.

Kim McGuinness and Carl Marshall have urged the government to direct some of the money saved by scrapping HS2 to help out County Durham.

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Call for County Durham to get transport cash - but leader says it isn't missing out

Joy Allen, Durham's Police & Crime Commissioner

Joy Allen, Durham's Police & Crime Commissioner

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Durham police chief says funding 'will do nothing' to help cash-strapped force

Lee Willis, inset left, and Andrew Kitson, both jailed in December among recent cases at Durham Crown Court

Lee Willis, inset left, and Andrew Kitson, both jailed in December among recent cases at Durham Crown Court

Durham court round-up

Two men jailed in separate cases of violence at Durham Crown Court in December

Women in the Doggarts despatch department in Bishop Auckland. Picture courtesy of Dale Daniel

Women in the Doggarts despatch department in Bishop Auckland. Picture courtesy of Dale Daniel

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Memories of Doggarts P3. The County Durham store that was top dog in its day

Adam Price and Monica Ruddick

Adam Price and Monica Ruddick

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'I've got the baby oil': 102-year-old County Durham woman has birthday strippergram

The scheme was labelled “ambitious” by planning committee members and criticised for its lack of information and detail.

The scheme was labelled “ambitious” by planning committee members and criticised for its lack of information and detail.

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Bungalows plan refused amid fears residents wouldn't be able to open their windows

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