A councillor believes reducing Empire Consett's opening hours will lead to its eventual closure.

Durham County Council plans to demolish its current building and move into existing offices nearby.

People living near a junction in Stanley say existing parking markings are "routinely ignored".

The council says vehicles stopping where they should not cause obstruction at the busy junction.

The council is funding a beach care officer post to organise efforts such as litter picks.

New leisure centres could be funded by the planned purchase of Milburngate, a council meeting hears.

Michael Dunn says he does not know where he would be without the service's help.

Milburngate was scheduled to open by the end of 2022 but it has run into several issues.