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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.

The decision to reject plans for a controversial waste incinerator in County Durham have been welcomed by County Durham Labour.

Tory-led plans for home to school transport represents “another raid on household budgets”, according to Labour.

County Durham Labour has claimed a raft of influential roles on the County Council, as the Tory-led Coalition’s grip on the authority continues to weaken.

County Durham Labour’s Julie Scurfield has claimed victory in tonight’s Chester-le-Street by-election.

Community leaders in County Durham are joining forces to protect one of the area’s “hidden historic gems”.