Durham County Council12 hrs agoSolar farm decision overturned and approvedThe solar farm near Craghead is approved on appeal after previously being rejected.12 hrs ago24 hrs agoSolar farm decision overturned on appealPlans were refused but the Planning Inspectorate says renewable energy benefits outweigh its harm.24 hrs ago1 day agoAbout 400 tonnes of waste dumped on factory siteThe former Dewhirst site, in Peterlee, has had piles of mixed industrial waste fly-tipped on it.1 day ago1 day agoChristmas lights to return to town's lamp-postsFestive decorations will come back to Ferryhill's lamps after being "too heavy" last year.1 day ago2 days agoChildren's homes approved despite council concernsThe proposals by Grace Jardine are for three properties at Hole House Farm, near Lanchester.2 days ago5 days ago'Rotting' home left empty for more than a decadeResidents living near the empty property say it has been plagued by anti-social behaviour.5 days ago5 days agoNorth-east of England receives fewest Green Flag awardsThe North East received just 57 awards, much lower than most regions of England, which had over 100.5 days ago21 Jul 2026Calls for HGV and speed limits rejected by councilIt comes after residents in Barnard Castle raised noise and damage concerns.21 Jul 202618 Jul 2026'Irreplaceable' mural could be lost to demolition Bennett Zon says it should be moved and "become the icon of the city" it was designed to be.18 Jul 2026...
