Durham County Council5 days agoFormer factory could make way for supermarketThe site in Seaham has been empty since Katmex moved out earlier this year.5 days ago6 days agoFurther 210 homes planned next to garden villageUnder partial plans submitted, the new homes share amenities with the huge Seaham Garden Village.6 days ago7 days agoCouncil calls for new festival ideas for patchDurham County Council wants to hear from organisations who can get behind a new community event.7 days ago7 days agoParty plan for reopening of 195-year-old bridgeThe Grade II listed Whorlton Bridge over the River Tees reopens after a painstaking £12m rebuild.7 days ago23 Sept 2026Junction improvement works to 'ease traffic'New signals and crossings are installed at Meadowfields's St John's Road Junction.23 Sept 202618 Sept 2026'Pothole' emerges at new £12m bus stationBishop Auckland MP Sam Rushworth said questions need to be asked about the £12m project.18 Sept 202617 Sept 2026AI and council tax rises considered to close budget gapThe county council says it faces an £83.7m budget gap by 2030, driven by rising costs.17 Sept 202617 Sept 2026Reform accuses departing councillors of 'betrayal'Durham councillors Lyndsey Fox, Nicole Brown and Paul Sexton quit Reform to sit as independents.17 Sept 202614 Sept 2026Cattle grazing on protected heathland proposedA council says grazing on Waldridge Fell could boost biodiversity and help maintain the site.14 Sept 2026...
