Newton Aycliffe councillor avoids suspension after sharing 'shockingly racist meme'
A councillor criticised for sharing a “shockingly racist meme” online has avoided suspension.
Local Democracy Reporter (County Durham and Darlington)
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Bill is the Local Democracy Reporter for County Durham and Darlington. He reports on the latest political news, council meetings, social issues, investigations and data-driven stories. Got a story? Get in touch below.
A councillor criticised for sharing a “shockingly racist meme” online has avoided suspension.
Campaigners have stepped up their efforts against plans to build a huge solar farm which it is claimed will devastate the community.
Demand for housing in Darlington has experienced a “significant increase” over the last three years.
Darlington Football Club’s plans to build a new stadium have faced further delays due to this season’s relegation battle and one of the desired site’s being sold to a different developer.
A councillor is under investigation after sharing a “shockingly racist meme” on social media.
People in County Durham will join thousands of others in the North East later this week to vote for a new mayor.
The former Darlington snooker and bingo hall on Eldon Street will be demolished and used for new housing.
As thousands of voters in the North East get set to decide the region’s first mayor, people in East Durham are asking whether the new role will support the area or prove to be another false dawn.
A Seaham pub has been ordered to close indefinitely after a man suffered serious facial injuries following an “horrific attack”.
Voters in County Durham and Darlington are set to go to the polls for the Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) election.
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