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View of an empty shop front - with floor length windows and a roller over the door in the middle. A woman walks in front of it pushing a shopping trolley, and wearing a red jacked and black trousers.

Empty shops prompt 'ghost town' fears

The number of empty shops in seven Durham towns is at its highest rate ever, a report states.

A close up picture of a Reform UK blue and white rosette attached to a suit.

Reform councillor resigns one week after election

Andrew Kilburn has stood down after failing to declare that he worked for Durham County Council.

Abigail Devanney takes a selfie in the back of a car. She has blue eyes, a nose ring and long light brown hair. She is wearing a blue shirt.

Girl killed on 18th birthday by 'show off' driver

Abigail Devanney was killed, and three teens injured, when Charlie Whittaker lost control at speed.

A large group of men in cycling gear and helmets race down a bending road.

Cycle festival returns after six years

Organisers say it would have been a "tragedy" not to bring the event back after its 2019 success.

Simon Bainbridge is kneeling down in a field of pasture. He has a short beard and short wavy brown hair.

What to do to stop the spread of bird flu

Bird flu cases are being found across England but the public can help stop the spread of the virus.

A swan swimming in a body of water (stock image)

Warning after dead swans found in park

People are told not to go near dead or sick birds after dead swans were found in County Durham.

Rows of white chickens looking away from camera.

Poultry to be culled after bird flu discovered

A governmental body says cases have been found at two sites.

Elizabeth, a young girl with short dark hair, a pink headband and in a floral dress, screams with excitement as bubbles float around her head.

Display celebrates children with Down's syndrome

Photographer Debbie Todd is launching an exhibition of her work meeting "extraordinary" children.

The auditorium of the Empire in Consett pictured from the stage and showing several rows of red seating and a red-painted balcony front which features a gold pattern. There are multiple lights in the ceiling.

Theatre chiefs say reduced opening protects venue

Critics fear the Consett Empire could close, but the council says its plans will help it survive.