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Large grey blocky building on green grass with the word "Amazon" in black.

Amazon turbine may 'erode' heritage, warns group

The multinational is seeking planning permission to build a wind turbine in Bowburn, County Durham.

The tracks of the Leamside Line, covered in weeds

Which are the possible Leamside Line stations?

Restoring the line will provide new train links to 100,000 people, according to plans.

The tall tree in full bloom last year. It is in front of a brown brick two-storey house. There is a brown brick fence on its left. Two smaller trees are on its right. Two-storey semi-detached houses line the opposite side of the street with a number of parked cars.

Council investigating felling of mature tree

Durham County Council is considering protection orders for other trees in the area.

Sarah Farrell-Forster (left) is sitting at a wooden table with Councillor Beth Jones. They both have a selection of cakes and a hot drink and are smiling as they look into the camera. They are with two of the cafe workers, who also have items of food and drink and are smiling towards the camera.

Wearside stories you may have missed this week

A cafe offers jobs to disabled people and moves to deter vandals from a rail viaduct are proposed.

High Street in Shincliffe. It is a narrow two-lane road, with cars parked on each side. The street is lined with trees and houses on both sides.

Reduced speed limits proposed for villages

There is "broad support" for the 20mph speed limit, Shincliffe Parish Council says.

Members of the Safer in Shincliffe campaign group holding a banner by the road

Calls for reduced speed limit on 'dangerous' road

Shincliffe residents say trying to cross the A177 in County Durham is "nightmarish".

Fire damaged horse box where equipment was stored

Junior footballers devastated by equipment blaze

About £3,000 of equipment used by hundreds of young players was set on fire at Tudhoe.