Councillors have said they are “minded to approve” plans to house 240 pigs in a rural farm building despite hearing concerns about excessive squeals and smells.
Dozens of new homes will be built in a County Durham town after councillors approved plans.
A review of special education needs and disability (SEND) services in County Durham ruled there are "inconsistent experiences and outcomes for children and young people".
Proposed measures to curb the use of tobacco and vapes have been hailed as a "once in a generation landmark legislation" as local authorities aim to reduce the number of people smoking in County Durham.
Plans for a new multi-sports leisure complex in Darlington have been approved.
Extra community hospital beds will be available in County Durham and Darlington this winter to help ease demand on NHS hospitals.
A councillor has been criticised for asking residents to fund his re-election campaign in County Durham.
A further 149 homes could be built next to a major housing scheme in County Durham.
Residents have urged the North East mayor to provide funding for new zero emission buses in Durham City’s most polluted areas.
The expansion of a County Durham hotel and wedding venue has been approved.
