Peterlee7 days agoCrime victims urged to join 'listening' meetingsPolice and crime commissioner Joy Allen is launching the pilot scheme this month.7 days ago4 Sept 2026Month long clean-up campaign launchedA series of litter picking events are taking place in County Durham throughout September.4 Sept 20262 Sept 2026Hunt to find 400-tonne waste dump culpritsThree large waste dumps have appeared around north-east England this summer, investigators say.2 Sept 202617 Aug 2026Fire tackled at fly-tipped waste siteAbout 400 tonnes of industrial waste was previously dumped at the site, the Environment Agency says.17 Aug 202610 Aug 2026Tributes to 'devoted' dad killed in motorbike crashThe family of Sean Forster, 38, says he died "doing something he truly loved".10 Aug 20263 Aug 2026'Many rough sleepers trying to get back on feet'A County Durham outreach worker says there is a public misconception of homeless people.3 Aug 202629 Jul 2026About 400 tonnes of waste dumped on factory siteThe former Dewhirst site, in Peterlee, has had piles of mixed industrial waste fly-tipped on it.29 Jul 202617 May 2026Sir Ian McKellen opens former pit village theatreThe company has a new theatre space opened by Sir Ian McKellen and offers paid work to local actors.17 May 202615 May 2026Brass bands back competing after venue hiatusCompetitors from across the north-east of England are hoping for sun at the contest this weekend.15 May 2026...
