by Leanne Fawcett | Mar 3, 2020 | Local News
A man who was paid to remove and dispose of another person’s waste has been fined for flytipping. In January, a Neighbourhood Warden employed by Durham County Council was made aware of reports of flytipping at Tudor Court, in Shotton Colliery. The rubbish, which...
by Leanne Fawcett | Feb 12, 2020 | Local News
Thousands of trees will be planted across County Durham’s towns and villages to create greener and healthier urban areas. As part of Forestry Commission’s Urban Tree Challenge Fund (UTCF), Durham County Council has secured almost £500,000 to plant thousands of trees...
by Leanne Fawcett | Nov 14, 2019 | Local News
A number of unusual homes in east Durham have been receiving a makeover as part of believe housing’s £138m improvement programme. Homes built using innovative construction methods straight after World War II have been given a new lease of life. A total of 35 houses...
by Leanne Fawcett | Jul 15, 2019 | Local News
A new project designed to support families in three east Durham villages has received £15,000 of funding from a leading housing association. Families in Shotton Colliery, Wingate and Wheatley Hill are set to benefit from a host of free activities and food as part of a...
by Leanne Fawcett | Feb 2, 2019 | Local News
Kids and adults alike in County Durham can get creative at their local library this February at a series of art and crafts sessions. A range of activities are on offer on selected dates throughout February and into March. For just £1 a session, children can create...
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