'Inconsistent experiences and outcomes' for SEND services in County Durham
A review of special education needs and disability (SEND) services in County Durham ruled there are "inconsistent experiences and outcomes for children and young people".
County Durham aims to reduce smoking to just five per cent of residents by 2030
Proposed measures to curb the use of tobacco and vapes have been hailed as a "once in a generation landmark legislation" as local authorities aim to reduce the number of people smoking in County Durham.
New Darlington leisure complex with football, tennis and padel courts approved
Plans for a new multi-sports leisure complex in Darlington have been approved.
Extra hospital beds open in County Durham and Darlington ahead of busy winter period
Extra community hospital beds will be available in County Durham and Darlington this winter to help ease demand on NHS hospitals.
Councillor slammed for asking residents to donate to his re-election campaign
A councillor has been criticised for asking residents to fund his re-election campaign in County Durham.
Plans for hundreds more homes next to County Durham garden village
A further 149 homes could be built next to a major housing scheme in County Durham.
Mayor urged to introduce zero emission buses in Durham’s most polluted streets
Residents have urged the North East mayor to provide funding for new zero emission buses in Durham City’s most polluted areas.
County Durham hotel and wedding venue to expand after new spa facility approved
The expansion of a County Durham hotel and wedding venue has been approved.
Future of County Durham hospital to be decided soon as 'anxious' locals await fate
A decision on the future of a County Durham hospital could be delivered in “the coming weeks”, health officials have said.
Shildon football club submits 3G pitch plans to stop floods affecting games
The proposed redevelopment of a football club’s pitch will prevent games from being cancelled due to flooding.
