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County Durham could declare ecological emergency in bid to stop wildlife decline

Durham County Councillors will be asked to declare an ecological emergency as part of plans to do more to stop the decline of wildlife and habitats

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Police appeal to find missing Houghton teen Miles Kennedy last seen almost two weeks ago

Miles Kennedy, from Houghton-le-Spring, was last seen 13 days ago and it is believed he may be in County Durham

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Award-winning County Durham museum to reopen this week in time for Easter holidays

Killhope Lead Mining Museum, which won a Visit England Best Told Story accolade in November, reopens on Friday

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County Durham town stunned as naked streaker takes to the streets of Stanley for a leisurely run

"He looked like he'd prepared for it, not a stitch on," said an Annfield Plain resident who was walking for the bus when he spotted the naked jogger

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Woman in her 80s dies after she was knocked over while crossing road in County Durham

Durham Constabulary have launched an investigation following the incident on Cockton Hill Road, Bishop Auckland

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It's about time the UK's City of Culture was in the North East, says County Durham council chief

A winning bid for 2025 "would shine a spotlight on a place which for too long has been in the shadows"

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Levelling up minister says North East 'won't be forgotten' as County Durham projects given £120,000 boost

The historic High House Chapel in Weardale and the neglected Dorset Place Community centre are both benefitting from a £120,000 boost from the Government

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Police becoming increasingly concerned for 65-year-old County Durham man missing for two days

Barry Hopkins was seen walking in the direction of Peterlee but also previously lived in Stanley

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Scarlett Moffatt teams up with This Girl Can Classes to help women re-discover the joys of being active

Former dancer Scarlett, from County Durham, said: “I want all women to choose joy when they’re getting active”

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Second arrest in murder investigation centred around missing woman

Alisha Apostoloff-Boyarin was last seen in January and still has not been found

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Rogue trader warning as County Durham builder jailed after admitting fraud worth £110,000

Stephen Loughlen often used the bad weather as an excuse not to carry out the work he was paid thousands to do

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Film about Seaham's Blast Beach, once 'Europe's biggest coal mine', is set for weekend debut

Local community, miners and artists helped make poignant documentary which celebrates County Durham coastal area's coal mining history, its geology and its art

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Strikes at County Durham car bearing factories set to disrupt automakers including VW, Toyota and Renault

VW, Toyota and Renault could face disruption as NSK Bearings and AKS Precision Ball, in Peterlee, will begin strike action on March 23

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Ice cream sellers slapped with fine after they were caught trading without permission in County Durham

Ice cream van owner, Major Singh, and his employee, Gurvinda Singh, have been ordered to pay out more than £1,000

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What the £1.5b shake up of NHS care in County Durham means for you

Major changes are coming to the way health and care services are paid for in the region

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Historic England aerial photographs give fascinating insight into North East's history

Historic shots of St James' Park, Northumberland and County Durham are among the images that have been made public

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County Durham builder fleeced customers out of thousands and gambled their money

Stephen Loughlen, 55, was jailed for three years

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Harvey Price's new autism-friendly clothing line modelled by County Durham TV star on London catwalk

Kelly Waite modelled on the London catwalk with Katie Price's son Harvey to showcase the release of his autism-friendly clothing line Black and Gold

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'Excellent news' - MPs react as County Durham is shortlisted to be City of Culture 2025

Most North East MPs have reacted with excitement - however one MP says the team behind the bid have so far failed to respond to briefing requests by him

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North East Covid cases rise by more than 50% in almost all local authority areas

County Durham increased by a huge 85.7% in the seven days to March 13. While cases increased by 68.4% in Gateshead and 68.0% in Northumberland

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UK City of Culture 2025: Bradford, County Durham, Southampton, and Wrexham County Borough all in the running

Coventry currently holds the title from 2021

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County Durham’s UK City of Culture 2025 bid moves a step closer after making shortlist

Could County Durham put the North East on the map with a prestigious City of Culture title?

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Covid-19 cases rise by 73.6% in County Durham where 25% of adults under 30 are unvaccinated

Figures show that 25% of 18 to 29-year-olds in County Durham are currently unvaccinated - equivalent to around 21,432 individuals

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Motorcyclist and passenger suffer serious injuries following crash on A68 in County Durham

Emergency crews attended the scene near Witton-le-Wear just after 7am on Thursday

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RSPCA issues warning to pet owners after cat gets head stuck in rat bait box in County Durham

Luckily the feline, which has been named Aubrey, is now in the care of the RSPCA

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