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Labour Leader Carl Marshall has written to the Chancellor demanding a fair deal for County Durham in his upcoming Autumn Statement.

“It is time for this failed administration to admit that it is utterly incapable of delivering for the people of County Durham and step aside so Labour can bring some order, progress, and much-needed leadership to County Hall.”

One of County Durham’s most celebrated regeneration successes has become the target for Tory-led cash grab, according to Labour.

Labour councillors are backing residents fighting a controversial town centre pitch battle.

County Durham Labour branded the government “a chaos engine”, as it was engulfed in yet another crisis.

Labour councillor Kevin Shaw will take to the skies before making a 10,000ft leap of faith to raise vital funds for North East veterans.

A County Durham community is once again facing a fight against plans for a controversial waste incinerator on its doorstep.

A community has welcomed new road safety measures to not only reduce speeding motorists, but also provide a safe space to cross.

The Tory-led Coalition running Durham County Council has been slammed for its “pitiful job creation record”.

County Durham Labour has accused Conservatives of “failing the North East” following the publication of a report showing that almost half of jobs created in England since 2010 have been in the South East.