It is hoped the automatic sign up will become a standard practice after a pilot in County Durham.

The town is set to receive £20m to help fund its plans scheduled over the next 10 years.

The four punched and kicked their victim as he lay defenceless on the ground, a court hears.

A meeting hears the homes would change the area's "character" despite developers pushing their need.

Demand for the hubs has fallen by about 66% since the 2017-2018 financial year, the council says.

Critics call it monstrous, but the 282 acres of land at Hett will house solar panels.

Hardy’s Funeral Services had hoped to convert a house in Spennymoor.

The mural has been painted by members of Durham's Youth Council and local school children.