County Durham man fined after waste was dumped on land at industrial estate Steven Laverick pleaded guilty to depositing the controlled waste and failing to assist with enquiries Chronicle Live · Aug 27, 2022
Bishop Auckland shopping centre set for investment after council buys building for £3.31m Durham County Council says it is already in talks with retail and leisure firms over opportunities inside the Newgate Centre Chronicle Live · Aug 19, 2022
North East shopping centre snapped up by local authority in moves to to boost regeneration Talks are already under way with retail and leisure companies who could move into the Newgate Centre Birmingham Post · Aug 18, 2022
Bus routes through Gateshead villages saved after concerns that residents would be left 'isolated' Durham County Council and Nexus have worked together to reinstate three bus routes Chronicle Live · Jul 28, 2022
Plans could see new leisure centres built in Bishop Auckland and Chester-le-Street The new leisure centres could be built at the Woodhouse Close site in Bishop Auckland and the former Civic Centre site in Chester-le-Street Chronicle Live · Jul 26, 2022
North East deals of the week: Key acquisitions, contracts and investments Companies including Lockheed Martin, Plexus Innovation, Nissan and Green Marine Solutions feature in this week's round-up Birmingham Post · Jul 26, 2022
Durham firm Plexus Innovation gets backing to expand into new markets The company has secured £480,000 in new investment Birmingham Post · Jul 23, 2022
Durham door manufacturer CCN expands creating 30 jobs after landing £600k investment The doorset maker moved into larger premises at Belmont Industrial Estate Birmingham Post · Jul 20, 2022
'They don't make venues like that any more': Richard Hawley plays Durham Cathedral with NASUWT Riverside Band The highlight of Durham County Council's Durham Brass festival provided a rare opportunity to see one of the UK's leading singer-songwriters in a unique and historic setting. Chronicle Live · Jul 16, 2022
Woman fined after failing to comply with fly-tipping investigation in County Durham Caroline Helen Saunders, 36, was prosecuted following an investigation by Durham County Council Chronicle Live · Jul 14, 2022
Furniture Clinic to create new jobs after sealing £500,000 investment The company is also looking to expand its overseas sales after securing the investment from the Finance Durham Fund Birmingham Post · Jul 11, 2022
Bosnian genocide memorials to be held in North East 27 years after thousands killed and displaced The annual Srebrenica Memorial Week takes place this week Chronicle Live · Jul 5, 2022
Durham cafe struggling to stay afloat as county council bus station transformation 'cripples business' James Gardener worries that if he can't raise £10,000 to carry his business through until autumn next year, he will have to permanently shut up shop. Chronicle Live · Jul 1, 2022
Durham Miners' Gala 2022 - road closures mean new route for part of Gala parade Part of the traditional Gala parade will have to be on a new route due to redevelopment works in the city centre Chronicle Live · Jun 29, 2022
Chronicle Live · Jun 27, 2022 'Someone will be killed' - Resident's fury as 'promised' sign in Langley Moor isn't installed Mark Richardson, from Langley Moor, said he fears "someone will be killed" on the A690
Chronicle Live · Jun 24, 2022 Security advisor to George Bush, Barack Obama and Donald Trump visits Durham school Dr Fiona Hill attended Bishop Barrington Academy in the late 70s and early 80s, before going on to follow her dreams in the United States of America
Chronicle Live · Jun 21, 2022 Several 'lifeline' bus services saved from sweeping Go North East cuts We've rounded up a full list of all the changes
Chronicle Live · Jun 20, 2022 County Durham railway station reopening plan receives further Government backing Ferryhill station is one of nine projects that the Government has backed to progress to the next stage of development in the Restoring Your Railway programme
Chronicle Live · Jun 13, 2022 Go North East bus cuts: Full list of at-risk Sunderland, South Tyneside, and Gateshead routes being saved Tyne and Wear Metro operator Nexus has announced a £4.3m rescue package for routes under threat this July – but warns that there are likely to be more cuts to come
Chronicle Live · Jun 12, 2022 South Tyneside deaf social worker opens up on daily challenges she faces but stresses she 'doesn't want pity' Claire Hoggeth works as a social worker at Durham County Council and has spoken about her experiences of being deaf
Chronicle Live · Jun 8, 2022 The road to the North East Culture Awards 2022 starts here David Whetstone introduces the categories and reflects on this year’s celebration
Chronicle Live · Jun 7, 2022 Durham council completes work on £650k section of cycling and walking route linking Blyth to Darlington £650,000 in funding was awarded to the Council, from the government's Active Travel Fund.
Chronicle Live · Jun 3, 2022 City of Culture bid 'just the beginning of County Durham's journey' with much more to come Although Durham narrowly missed out to Bradford for UK City of Culture 2025, councillors insist that big things are still coming to the county
Chronicle Live · May 31, 2022 Disappointment as Durham loses to Bradford in bid to become UK's City of Culture for 2025 Durham may not have brought home the big prize, but the county will receive £125,000 to take forward elements of its bid
Chronicle Live · May 31, 2022 City of Culture 2025: how to watch results live as County Durham battles it out with Wrexham, Southampton, and Bradford Durham is battling it out with Bradford, Southampton and Wrexham to bring home the coveted honour - after being shortlisted as one of just four finalists in March.