Planning and development

Plans have been lodged for a Pizza Hut at Thornaby's Post Office

Future of town centre Post Office left uncertain as plans lodged for Pizza Hut

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.

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.

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Plans to house 240 pigs in rural barn approved despite squeals and smells concerns

Located on land to the south of Dean Road, a mix of two, three and four-bedroomed homes are due to be built.

Located on land to the south of Dean Road, a mix of two, three and four-bedroomed homes are due to be built.

Planning and development

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'Wonderful' plans for 53 homes in County Durham town approved

Plans for a County Durham takeaway have been formally approved by the council.

Plans for a County Durham takeaway have been formally approved by the council.

Planning and development

County Durham takeaway plans formally approved by the council

An appeal has been lodged against the council's refusal of a HMO in Gilesgate.

An appeal has been lodged against the council's refusal of a HMO in Gilesgate.

House in multiple occupation (HMO)

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Appeal lodged after council refuses plan for new HMO in County Durham

Plans were initially refused after 43 objections were raised.

Plans were initially refused after 43 objections were raised.

Planning and development

Applicants submit appeal after council refuses plans for Hamsterley house

Plans were refused by Durham County Council in November.

Plans were refused by Durham County Council in November.

Planning and development

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Council's decision for County Durham village bungalow appealed

Football, cricket, tennis, and padel courts will be built at the site in Faverdale as part of the new development.

Football, cricket, tennis, and padel courts will be built at the site in Faverdale as part of the new development.

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New Darlington leisure complex with football, tennis and padel courts approved

Hotel Chocolat is set to open in Newcastle

Hotel Chocolat is set to open in Newcastle

Luxury chocolate chain to open city centre café at popular shopping complex

Rishi Sunak MP is supporting East Cowton villagers in their efforts to refurbish their community hall

Rishi Sunak MP is supporting East Cowton villagers in their efforts to refurbish their community hall

MP commits to supporting village in its effort to refurbish its community hall

Plans for three houses near Piercebridge have been lodged with North Yorkshire Council.

Plans for three houses near Piercebridge have been lodged with North Yorkshire Council.

Planning and development

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Plans for three new homes near Darlington submitted to council

Darlington station is set to get a passenger help point after planning approval was granted by the council.

Darlington station is set to get a passenger help point after planning approval was granted by the council.

Darlington Railway Station

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Passenger help point at Darlington Station approved by council

Saltburn Beach.

Saltburn Beach.

Local government

£17m to be invested to protect North East’s rural and coastal areas

Sol Tapas in Darlington is set to reopen

Sol Tapas in Darlington is set to reopen

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'Top quality' Darlington tapas bar confirms reopening date following revamp

Prime Grooming, on Yarm High Street, is opening soon

Prime Grooming, on Yarm High Street, is opening soon

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Former micropub with 'UK's smallest beer garden' set to become new barbershop

Plans to change The Raby Hunt, in Summerhouse, into two family homes have been approved

Plans to change The Raby Hunt, in Summerhouse, into two family homes have been approved

Darlington Borough Council

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Plans to transform former Michelin-star restaurant into two homes approved

A further 149 homes could be built next to a major housing scheme in County Durham.

A further 149 homes could be built next to a major housing scheme in County Durham.

Planning and development

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Plans for hundreds more homes next to County Durham garden village

Over the last two years, the Northallerton Sports Village has been steeped in delays, controversy and a wait for a section of the land to be transferred over to North Yorkshire Council

Over the last two years, the Northallerton Sports Village has been steeped in delays, controversy and a wait for a section of the land to be transferred over to North Yorkshire Council

Planning and development

Hope on the horizon for opening of controversial allotment site as update issued

Plans to demolish and rebuild Michael Syddall school in Catterick have been approved.

Plans to demolish and rebuild Michael Syddall school in Catterick have been approved.

Planning and development

Catterick primary school set for complete rebuild after council approval

Plans were refused by the council.

Plans were refused by the council.

Planning and development

Plans to convert County Durham barn into houses refused by council

A new spa facility will be built at the South Causey Inn in the latest upgrade to the successful site.

A new spa facility will be built at the South Causey Inn in the latest upgrade to the successful site.

County Durham hotel and wedding venue to expand after new spa facility approved

shotley bridge hospital

shotley bridge hospital

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Future of County Durham hospital to be decided soon as 'anxious' locals await fate

Shildon Association Football Club has submitted plans for a new 3G artificial pitch to replace its current grass pitch at Dean Street.

Shildon Association Football Club has submitted plans for a new 3G artificial pitch to replace its current grass pitch at Dean Street.

Shildon football club submits 3G pitch plans to stop floods affecting games

A planning application to change the use of Dalton Park's Subway unit has been withdrawn.

A planning application to change the use of Dalton Park's Subway unit has been withdrawn.

Changing retail plans at Dalton Park withdrawn before decision made

Plans were refused by the council.

Plans were refused by the council.

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Plans for new County Durham hotel refused by council

Plans for a beauty salon in Murton have been approved by the council.

Plans for a beauty salon in Murton have been approved by the council.

Planning and development

Plan to convert former County Durham café into beauty salon approved

Plans were withdrawn after objections were raised.

Plans were withdrawn after objections were raised.

Planning and development

Plans for college sports facilities withdrawn after objections

Plans have been submitted to the council.

Plans have been submitted to the council.

Planning and development

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Plans to convert County Durham chemist into flats submitted

The Marks and Spencer Simply Food store in WHSmith in Darlington

The Marks and Spencer Simply Food store in WHSmith in Darlington

Marks and Spencer

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Marks and Spencer to stop food offering in Darlington town centre WHSmith

Plans have been lodged with the council.

Plans have been lodged with the council.

Plans lodged to turn County Durham barn into three-bedroom home

Fordwell Road in Fairfield, Stockton. Picture: Google

Fordwell Road in Fairfield, Stockton. Picture: Google

Change of use plans submitted to convert homes into children's homes

Hooters restaurant in Nottingham

Hooters restaurant in Nottingham

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Controversial American restaurant chain could open in city as plans lodged

Plans were approved by the council.

Plans were approved by the council.

Planning and development

Plans to convert barn into holiday home in County Durham approved

Durham County Council refused plans.

Durham County Council refused plans.

Planning and development

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Apartment conversion plan for Durham city house refused by council

Plans submitted to build 70 cabins and Go Ape centre in County Durham forest

Plans submitted to build 70 cabins and Go Ape centre in County Durham forest

Planning and development

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Plans submitted to build 70 cabins and Go Ape centre in County Durham forest

Plans have been approved by the council.

Plans have been approved by the council.

Planning and development

Plans to convert County Durham barn into residential property approved

Plans to demolish the cottages have been approved by the council.

Plans to demolish the cottages have been approved by the council.

Planning and development

Two County Durham cottages to be demolished to make way for new house

Construction on the new concourse at Darlington Station has been completed

Construction on the new concourse at Darlington Station has been completed

Darlington Railway Station

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First look inside new Darlington Railway Station concourse as major milestone marked

County Durham residents will have a better say in improving their communities under new plans to involve local voices.

County Durham residents will have a better say in improving their communities under new plans to involve local voices.

Local government

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County Durham residents to have greater say on improving area and how to spend money

Baths Bridge in Durham City

Baths Bridge in Durham City

Local government

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County Durham bridges requiring repairs and 'significant investment' due to damage

Plans were approved by North Yorkshire council.

Plans were approved by North Yorkshire council.

Planning and development

North Yorkshire barn to be converted into commercial units

Plans have been submitted to the council.

Plans have been submitted to the council.

Planning and development

Plans lodged to convert County Durham barn into four-bed home

Wingstop is set to open in Eldon Square, in Newcastle

Wingstop is set to open in Eldon Square, in Newcastle

Popular chicken chain to open in North East shopping complex as signs go up

The B&M store at Teesside Park

The B&M store at Teesside Park

B&M confirms new opening time frame for Teesside Park garden centre

Ollie and Joe Brack of Brack Burger, STACK CEO Neill Winch, Bao Down’s Alex Hindson and Filip Tachan from Acropolis

Ollie and Joe Brack of Brack Burger, STACK CEO Neill Winch, Bao Down’s Alex Hindson and Filip Tachan from Acropolis

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Bao buns, burgers, and gyros: Street food lineup unveiled for upcoming STACK

Coxhoe Primary School issued a desperate plea for additional funding to help it cope with the expanding number of children living within its catchment area.

Coxhoe Primary School issued a desperate plea for additional funding to help it cope with the expanding number of children living within its catchment area.

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Concerns children could be forced to leave Durham village to attend other schools

The Cherry Tree is set to open in Darlington

The Cherry Tree is set to open in Darlington

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New Darlington cocktail bar confirms opening date as 'exclusive' drinks teased

The new housing estate will be built on land west of Coronation Terrace, Coxhoe, after a proposal was approved by Durham County Council’s planning committee on Tuesday.

The new housing estate will be built on land west of Coronation Terrace, Coxhoe, after a proposal was approved by Durham County Council’s planning committee on Tuesday.

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Plans for 83 County Durham homes approved despite concerns over impact on school

The reopening of Cowesby Church, near Thirsk, was celebrated with a Harvest Festival Thanksgiving Service on Sunday, October 27, led by the Rev. Dianne Gamble, with the new Bishop of Whitby, the Right Rev. Barry Hill giving the sermon

The reopening of Cowesby Church, near Thirsk, was celebrated with a Harvest Festival Thanksgiving Service on Sunday, October 27, led by the Rev. Dianne Gamble, with the new Bishop of Whitby, the Right Rev. Barry Hill giving the sermon

Church reopens after it was 'severely damaged' by collapsing tree 18 months ago

Plans to demolish the 'dilapidated' village hall have been submitted.

Plans to demolish the 'dilapidated' village hall have been submitted.

Planning and development

Plans to demolish County Durham town's Village Hall lodged with council

Selside Shaw monastic wall.

Selside Shaw monastic wall.

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The people preserving an iconic feature of the Yorkshire Dales

Plans have been approved by Darlington Borough Council.

Plans have been approved by Darlington Borough Council.

Planning and development

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Darlington vicarage to be restored and four new homes to be built

Plans were withdrawn after objections from residents and county councillors.

Plans were withdrawn after objections from residents and county councillors.

Planning and development

Plans to build two new houses in County Durham village withdrawn

Plans were approved by the council.

Plans were approved by the council.

Planning and development

Plans to convert County Durham barn into residential building approved