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Proposals put forward to tackle anti-social behaviour in County Durham

6 October 2026

A North East council is set to consult on measures to tackle anti-social behaviour in town centres. Durham County Council is considering introducing Public Space Protection Orders (PSPOs) in town centres, including some bus stations, across County Durham. Next week,

New strategy to support children and young people with SEND

6 October 2026

Helping children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) to feel included, that they belong, and that they are able to do their best. That is at the heart of a new strategy that goes before Durham

Durham Constabulary crush illegal bikes in crackdown operation

6 October 2026

Several bikes and illegal e-scooters seized in Darlington after being linked to anti-social and criminal behaviour have been destroyed as part of a special police operation aimed at making communities safer. Officers were joined at the crushing operation in Shildon

PCC welcomes £195k boost to support victims impacted by early release of offenders

5 October 2026

Police and Crime Commissioner Joy Allen has welcomed new government funding to help meet the additional costs of supporting victims impacted by early release plans for some prisoners. Under new proposals, the PCC has secured extra funding worth £195k from

Half of fire services missing basic wildfire kit as blazes reach record highs

5 October 2026

Fire services don’t have the basic equipment, training or resources they need to cope with soaring wildfire numbers, according to FOI requests submitted by the Country Land and Business Association (CLA). · Fire crews are being sent to tackle wildfires

Warren claims the King James prize

5 October 2026

As the winner of a special competition run by King James I Academy, 10-year-old Warren Hunt from Witton Park was delighted to be presented with an Amazon Fire tablet by Academy Headteacher, Simon Whitehead. King James recently welcomed over 900

believe housing customers invited to help shape the future of Crook, Willington, Sunnybrow and Billy Row

5 October 2026

Customers of believe housing in Crook, Willington, Sunnybrow and Billy Row are invited to join Our Place, Our Voice — a new resident-led engagement group that will help local people make a positive difference in their communities. Supported by housing

If we do not report crime, we cannot stop criminals in their tracks

2 October 2026

PCC Joy Allen explains, in her own words, why it is so important to report a crime and how it will assist in the understanding of what is happening and where action is needed. One of the biggest frustrations I

New £100,000 funding pot to support prevention of homelessness

2 October 2026

New funding has become available to help organisations support people who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless. Durham County Council is making £100,000 available to community and voluntary sector providers which can then use the funding for a

Auckland Palace and Gardens shortlisted for two regional tourism awards

1 October 2026

Auckland Palace and Gardens in Bishop Auckland have been shortlisted for two prestigious regional tourism awards. The historic attraction, operated by regeneration charity The Auckland Project, is a finalist for Large Visitor Attraction of the Year and Regenerative Tourism at

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