County Durham Explorer Bus Service

8th of June, 2026

Three new bus services are launching across County Durham to help visitors and residents explore its key attractions. The Durham Explorer services will run on weekends and bank holidays between 23 May and 31 August this year. Each service will ...

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UK Landline Network Switch Off

26th of May, 2026

Is your home phone ready for the switch-off? The UK's old copper phone network is being switched off by January 2027, and some areas are already being affected. If you or someone you know relies on a home phone, particularly for a telecare ...

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Residents Invited to Local Network Drop-ins

26th of May, 2026

Residents in County Durham can find out more about their Local Network at a series of information events. Each of the 12 Local Network's will be hosting drop-in sessions for residents throughout June. Residents and partners can meet their L...

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Temporary Footpath Closure - Holmlea, Burnhope

19th of May, 2026

There will be a temporary footpath closure at Holmlea, Burnhope for telecom duct installation works.  The closure will be from Wednesday 10th June 2026 for an anticipated period of 3 days. Details of the closure can be viewed on the...

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Disruption to bus services - Greenwood Avenue, Langley Lane, Whitehouse Avenue

7th of March, 2026

During the forthcoming road closure along Greenwood Avenue, Durham County Council will assist those residents who are unable to walk to the nearest served stops.  Please call DCC Travel Response Centre on 03000 269 999.  They may be ab...

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