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Durham County Council

An outside view of Durham County Hall from outside the gates. Cars can be seen parked outside the large grey building.

Reform councillors reviewing net zero commitments

At a recent meeting, the party says it will consider "the creation of mining production".

The Durham Miners' Gala. A brass band is walking down the street in red blazers. A red, yellow and blue miners' banner with five men depicted in the middle is being held up behind them. More banners and people can be seen walking behind them with people behind barriers on either side of the street.

Reform councillors 'not invited' to Miners' Gala

The Durham Miners Association says it will not "abandon" its principles and invite Reform UK.

A close-up of a needle put on woman's forehead and the top of the nose, with the fingertips of a gloved hands just showing above the injection point.

Cosmetic jabs warning after 14 'adverse reactions'

Health bosses investigate side-effects suffered after cosmetic injections in Durham and Darlington.

A green space in Leadgate, County Durham, where there is a proposal to build 97 new homes. It is an area of fairly wild grassland bordered by trees and hedges. A wide, concrete path leads a short way into the main field.

Unanimous backing for 97 new homes plan

There were objections from those fearing loss of countryside and the impact on local services.

A large group of male and female councillors outside Durham County Council's county hall

Reform UK council to hold second by-election

It comes after one of its 65 new councillors was forced to step down due to ill health.

Dan in a hospital bed. He has cuts to his face and chin and has a large bandage pad taped to his forehead. He is wearing a hospital gown.

Crash victim, 9, in plea for anti-speed measures

Anti-speed campaign on County Durham's West Road, known as The Loud, where a boy was badly injured.

Kaylee Davidson-Olley, centre, while as a baby and with short spiked up hair is being held by her late mother, Carol, who is also holding a card which says "especially for you".

Wearside stories you might have missed this week

Lottery winners, an organ donor plea and a cancelled festival make the headlines this week.

An image of what the main pool inside the new building would look like. It is inside a white room with lots of windows and a separate, smaller pool next to it.

Work to start on delayed new leisure centre

The new site will bring leisure and library services under one roof, the council says.

New Durham County Council leader Andrew Husband outside County Hall. He is wearing a light blue suit jacket, a white shirt and a gold tie. His brown hair is swept back.

Musk-style Doge audit planned for council

A Reform UK taskforce will analyse council spending, with the timeframe for Durham to be confirmed.