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Residents and businesses in Ferryhill will soon be able to cash in on improved banking services, thanks to the addition of a new hub in the town.

Durham County Council has supported Labour’s demand for a judicial review into the government “moving the goal posts” for its Levelling Up funding.

Labour councillors have claimed “a small victory for residents”, after forcing the Coalition to reconsider re-introducing parking charges in county towns.

Dawdon Youth and Community Centre has been renamed to honour the memory of Cllr Leanne Kennedy, who sadly passed away in September.

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.

A Tory councillor, this week described as an “incompetent” financial advisor and banned from providing any advice on pension transfers, remains in charge of Durham County Council’s Pension Committee.

Chester-le-Street councillors have been warned that funding for a new Leisure Centre is under threat.

Contentious home to school transport proposals will be debated at Full Council, after Labour councillors forced it onto the agenda.

A delegation of veterans and Labour councillors have been invited to Sicily to commemorate the Durham Light Infantry’s role in one of World War II’s most daring operations.