Durham County Council

Plastic nurdles wash up on beaches 30 miles away

Plastic nurdles are washing up on beaches more than 30 miles south of the Port of Tyne spill site.

A County Durham village pub where a violent attack took place is to reopen under new management.

The Light, formerly the Durham Light Infantry Museum, opens its first art exhibition.

Durham County Council chief executive John Hewitt says he has never seen such behaviour before.

Residents of Hamsterley say the small bridge they are using as a diversion route is not suitable.

The 1960s Baths Bridge, where the commentary box for Durham Regatta used to sit, is to be replaced.

The old Fyndoune Community College site will open for children with special educational needs.

Durham Council owns the entry point to the field near Parkside Academy and has had a trench dug.

The group has never sought approval for any work carried out, Durham County Council says.