Durham

Crime

Taxi driver left terrified after racist assault by drunken passenger

A taxi driver was left fearing for his life after a passenger launched a racist attack and repeatedly punched him in the head during...
Durham

Council tax rise proposal reduced

A revised 1.99 per cent council tax increase for County Durham households has been supported by council leaders. Members of Durham County Council’s cabinet backed...
Business & Finance

Asian Standard’s Most Influential List – North East 2025

Each year, with the support of our readers and communities, Asian Standard curates its Most Influential List to recognise British Asians who are shaping...
Durham

Government inquiry into 227-acre Burnhope solar farm adjourned after council notification error

A proposal to build the solar farm by the applicant, Lightsource BP, to the north of Burnhope, near Lanchester, was approved by Durham County...
Durham

Durham councillor runs 100 miles in 24 hours to raise funds for new school playground

A County Durham councillor is running 100 miles in 24 hours to fundraise for a new school playground. Kyle Genner, Reform member for Bowburn and...
Durham

Durham councillor slams Arriva survey as “impossible choice” over key County Durham bus route

A regional bus operator has been accused of isolating residents through potential changes to a key County Durham bus route. Arriva is surveying the public...
Durham

Durham councillors back ‘Maya’s Law’ campaign to strengthen child protection after toddler’s death

Councillors have backed calls for a new law to protect children after the tragic death of a County Durham toddler. The Maya’s Law campaign has...
Durham

Durham councillors approve new freedom of expression protections despite warnings over offensive language

A bid to change free speech laws for councillors in County Durham has been approved. Reform UK’s proposal to strengthen freedom of expression protections in...
Culture

North East mayor calls for Lumiere U-turn after shock at decision to end ‘phenomenal’ light festival

The North East mayor has called for a U-turn on the decision to bring one of the region’s top attractions to an end after...
Durham

Care services prioritised over green projects

Council leaders have reiterated a pledge to prioritise care services over net zero projects. The comments came as the Reform UK-led Durham County Council responded...
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