Durham school’s family tree
Two Durham dads went back to school to join their children and recreate an event first staged 40 years ago.
Recognition for gardening groups
More than 20 groups throughout County Durham have been honoured for cleaning up their surroundings.
Responsible dog ownership in Seaham
Efforts to tackle dog fouling will be at the forefront of a campaign taking place in the Dawdon area of…
Community clean-up in Seaham
Community groups will come together to help rid the streets and shores of Seaham of rubbish.
Reminder to have your say on action plan
People are being reminded that there’s still time to give their views on a plan to improve air quality in…
Additional garden waste collection for 2016
An extra garden waste collection will be provided to County Durham residents who sign up for the service in 2016.
Still Time for Stockton-on-Tees Borough Residents to Save and Switch
STOCKTON-on-Tees Borough residents wishing to take advantage of big savings on their energy bills still have time to join the…
£150 grants available for National Tree Week planting
Community groups, schools and parish councils in County Durham are being invited to apply for up to £150 to plant…
Dozens pay the price for enviro-crimes
Nearly 100 people were handed fixed penalty notices for committing environmental crimes in County Durham throughout September.
Visitors vote Hardwick Park into Keep Britain Tidy’s top 20 green spaces
Visitors have named a County Durham park as one of their favourite green spaces in Britain.
Big Energy Saving Network Programme Launched
A SIX-MONTH programme to encourage fuel efficiency in Middlesbrough households is to be launched.
Yorkshire environment project wins national award
An Environment Agency-led project in Yorkshire has been recognised by the Wild Trout Trust at its 2015 Conservation Awards in…
Walk to School Week gets Stockton-on-Tees Schoolchildren Moving
STOCKTON-ON-TEES Borough Council is encouraging schoolchildren across the Borough to get active and celebrate the benefits of walking to school.
Charges for (Brown Bin) Garden Waste Collections
SUNDERLAND City Council is introducing an annual £25 charge for fortnightly collections of garden waste.
Check Oil Tanks
Householders in Hambleton are being urged to check the condition of their domestic oil tanks.