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A new programme to improve and transform communities is too “Durham-centric” and should prioritise underinvested communities, a council has been warned.

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Warning new council regeneration plans too 'Durham-centric' over communities in need

Shildon cannabis dealer caught while driving in Darlington

Shildon cannabis dealer caught while driving in Darlington

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Cannabis dealer caught when police pulled his car over while driving in Darlington

The Lifestyle Express shop on Main Street, Shildon.

The Lifestyle Express shop on Main Street, Shildon.

NAMED: Man charged following alleged knifepoint robbery in County Durham

The Lifestyle Express shop on Main Street, Shildon.

The Lifestyle Express shop on Main Street, Shildon.

Staff 'shaken' after knife-wielding man snatches cash from County Durham shop

Council Leader Hopgood challenged the next government to be tougher on regulating children’s homes and student landlords, two issues affecting County Durham communities.

Council Leader Hopgood challenged the next government to be tougher on regulating children’s homes and student landlords, two issues affecting County Durham communities.

Durham council pleads with next government to fix 'systemic problems'

The decline of the high street has contributed to residents’ resigned attitudes towards politics.

The decline of the high street has contributed to residents’ resigned attitudes towards politics.

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'We need magicians': Bishop Auckland's plea for new government to revive town

Men leaving the works on April 23, 1982, having been told they were to close: the Echo was gearing up for the fight to save Shildon

Men leaving the works on April 23, 1982, having been told they were to close: the Echo was gearing up for the fight to save Shildon

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Marking 40 years since the devastating closure of the Shildon wagon works

Ferryhill Station Primary School

Ferryhill Station Primary School

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County Durham school with leaking roof and windows due to be demolished and rebuilt

Passengers have been told the £136million government funding will be used to create new services, increase frequencies, and allow cheap fares to continue.

Passengers have been told the £136million government funding will be used to create new services, increase frequencies, and allow cheap fares to continue.

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Residents 'visibly distressed' with County Durham buses as trust at 'all-time low'

Drink drivers, shoplifters and violent offenders face justice at Newton Aycliffe Magistrates' Court

Drink drivers, shoplifters and violent offenders face justice at Newton Aycliffe Magistrates' Court

Drink drivers, shoplifters and violent offenders face justice at Aycliffe court

Rachel Reeves in Bishop Auckland on Wednesday

Rachel Reeves in Bishop Auckland on Wednesday

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'We have changed': Labour's appeal to County Durham voters ahead of election

Drunken Darlington woman assaulted two police officers in Shildon when they tried to arrest her

Drunken Darlington woman assaulted two police officers in Shildon when they tried to arrest her

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Drunken Darlington woman assaulted two police officers when she 'kicked off'

Find out your County Durham constituency ahead of July 4 general election

Find out your County Durham constituency ahead of July 4 general election

Find out your County Durham constituency ahead of July 4 general election

Drink driver, shoplifter, and drug user face justice at Newton Aycliffe court

Drink driver, shoplifter, and drug user face justice at Newton Aycliffe court

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Drink driver, shoplifter, and drug user face justice at Newton Aycliffe court

Members of the opposition Labour Party hit back at claims from Council Leader Amanda Hopgood

Members of the opposition Labour Party hit back at claims from Council Leader Amanda Hopgood

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Durham Council leader clashes with Labour and responds to coalition critics

Locomotion's New Hall site opened on Friday

Locomotion's New Hall site opened on Friday

First look at historic new site showcasing County Durham's railway heritage

Inside the New Hall

Inside the New Hall

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What to expect from new exhibition celebrating County Durham's railway heritage

Brian O'Neill is to appear at Durham Crown Court in June

Brian O'Neill is to appear at Durham Crown Court in June

NAMED: County Durham man accused of strangling woman and two other assaults

Haulier Robert Surtees failed to tell an Environment Agency officer where 25 tonnes of waste was dumped

Haulier Robert Surtees failed to tell an Environment Agency officer where 25 tonnes of waste was dumped

Durham Crown Court

Shildon operator 'deliberately breached' regulations after dumping 25k of waste

Paul Kailofer received a two-year prison sentence following a five-hour stand-off with police while threatening to set light to insulation in the loft space of a house in Shildon

Paul Kailofer received a two-year prison sentence following a five-hour stand-off with police while threatening to set light to insulation in the loft space of a house in Shildon

Durham Crown Court

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Man jailed for County Durham stand-off where he threatened to start fire in loft

Concerns have been raised over the future of struggling pharmacies in County Durham.

Concerns have been raised over the future of struggling pharmacies in County Durham.

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Concerns over future of County Durham pharmacies as they take on GP appointments

Joy Allen, Durham's Police & Crime Commissioner

Joy Allen, Durham's Police & Crime Commissioner

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Labour's Joy Allen re-elected as Durham Police and Crime Commissioner

North East Mayoral Count

North East Mayoral Count

Local government

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Labour wins County Durham vote in North East mayor contest

People in County Durham will join thousands of others in the North East later this week to vote for a new mayor.

People in County Durham will join thousands of others in the North East later this week to vote for a new mayor.

LOCAL ELECTIONS 2024

Local Elections 2024

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What the North East mayoral election means for County Durham

The Q7 locomotive is moved into Locomotion's £8m New Hall in in Shildon, County Durham as part of the National Railway Museum's biggest ever shunt of 46 vehicles. Credit: PA

The Q7 locomotive is moved into Locomotion's £8m New Hall in in Shildon, County Durham as part of the National Railway Museum's biggest ever shunt of 46 vehicles. Credit: PA

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Historic rail vehicles assemble at County Durham museum for European display

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

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

Local Elections 2024

Local Elections 2024

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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.

Local Elections 2024

Local Elections 2024

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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.

Local Elections 2024

Local Elections 2024

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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

Local Elections 2024

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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.

Local Elections 2024

Local Elections 2024

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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

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

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

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

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