Durham County Council

Horden Youth and Community Centre Nursery closed suddenly last week. Picture by FRANk REID

People East Durham nursery's sudden closure is 'only tip of the iceberg' Gavin Ledwith

People Celebrity chef line up announced for Seaham's food festival Georgina Cutler

Politics Residents campaign against plans to keep quarry open for another decade Nic Marko

Promoted content Do you have a caring nature for a career in care? Ellie Evans

Politics Council bosses urge government to tighten smoking rules Gareth Lightfoot and James Harrison

Education Students tree planting is the root to a better future Tony Gillan

Arts and Entertainment County Durham shortlisted in final four of UK City of Culture 2025 Sam Johnson

Politics Durham County Council severs links with Russian twin town Tom Patterson

Weather Gritters due out as Met Office predict freezing temperatures for the North East Georgina Cutler

News Flooding causes road closure as River Wear bursts its banks Kevin Clark

Lifestyle First look inside impressive new cafe and coastal hub at Crimdon beauty spot Pamela Bilalova

Politics Levelling up cash will support vulnerable families Mark Payne

Politics Devolution deal for County Durham 'makes sense' says council boss Gavin Ledwith

Business Raising the curtain on a bumper season at Gala Durham Katy Wheeler

Politics Councillors vote overwhelmingly against taking a pay rise Gareth Lightfoot

Home Police plan to ask public to send in candid camera footage of dodgy driving Gareth Lightfoot

Education Covid-related staff absences are pushing schools 'to the limit' Gareth Lightfoot

People Community award for teenage lockdown champion Tom Patterson

Politics Dozens of new homes to be built in Peterlee Gareth Lightfoot

People Army troops to remain in County Durham in response to Storm Arwen Georgina Cutler

Politics How to have your say on the future of Peterlee Tom Patterson

Business Lumiere 2021 hailed a success after 140,000 visit spectacle Katy Wheeler

Politics Public to be consulted on plans to improve Peterlee Tom Patterson

Health Police and fire brigade target illegal blazes in Bonfire Night build up Tom Patterson

Lifestyle Free half-term swimming offer for East Durham children Tom Patterson

Health Council seeks views on plans to revamp Peterlee Leisure Centre Tom Patterson

Business Plans submitted for £8million housing development of 59 new homes Georgina Cutler

Lifestyle Hartlepool gets nearly £1m from Government to help 'needy' over winter Tom Patterson

People Durham longlisted to become UK City of Culture 2025 Neil Fatkin

Home New sculpture trail at beauty spot Tom Patterson

Consumer New children’s play area at Dalton Park has officially opened Ryan Smith

Politics Abandoned greyhound track cleared after attracting anti social behaviour Sam Johnson

People Can you provide a loving home for one of these cute cats and dogs? Gavin Ledwith

Arts and Entertainment County Durham launches bid to be named UK City of Culture Kevin Clark

Politics Demolition crew ready to start work on eyesore school site within days Fiona Thompson

Health Free summer holiday swimming lessons offer Tom Patterson

Education Councillors back calls for education funding to ensure ‘no child is left behind’ Chris Binding

People New Gruffalo-inspired sculpture in popular park is vandalised Gavin Ledwith

Politics Review launched into future of Durham Light Infantry collection Chris Binding

Politics Durham City 10k and 5k events to return Ross Robertson

News Firefighters called in to tackle ferocious waste fire started by arsonists Fiona Thompson

Politics Durham Council Council leadership team gets complete overhaul James Harrison

Politics Leader of Durham County Council's ousted Labour group says party 'will be back' James Harrison

Politics New leader of Durham County Council says 'everything is on the table' James Harrison

Politics First ever female leader of Durham County Council appointed James Harrison

Politics The first ever female leader of Durham County Council could be elected James Harrison

People Residents can have their say on 20mph speed limit plan Tom Patterson

Politics Opposition alliance could force out Labour's control of Durham County Council James Harrison

People Durham County Council chiefs working with parkrun organisers over 'safe return' Chris Binding

Politics Public inquiry into new Durham County Council headquarters to run into July James Harrison