Proposed measures to curb the use of tobacco and vapes have been hailed as a "once in a generation landmark legislation" as local authorities aim to reduce the number of people smoking in County Durham.
Plans for a new multi-sports leisure complex in Darlington have been approved.
Extra community hospital beds will be available in County Durham and Darlington this winter to help ease demand on NHS hospitals.
A councillor has been criticised for asking residents to fund his re-election campaign in County Durham.
A further 149 homes could be built next to a major housing scheme in County Durham.
Residents have urged the North East mayor to provide funding for new zero emission buses in Durham City’s most polluted areas.
The expansion of a County Durham hotel and wedding venue has been approved.
A decision on the future of a County Durham hospital could be delivered in “the coming weeks”, health officials have said.
The proposed redevelopment of a football club’s pitch will prevent games from being cancelled due to flooding.
County Durham residents will have a better say in improving their communities under new plans to involve local voices.
