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County Durham News — 21 August 2026

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planning

Petition Calls for Aykley Woods Removal From County Durham Plan

An ePetition is calling on Durham County Council to remove Aykley Wood Nature Reserve as a proposed housing site in its review of the County Durham Plan. The petition seeks to protect the nature reserve from residential development.

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council

County Durham GCSE Results Show Continued Improvement

County Durham students achieved a 62.1 percent pass rate at grade four and above in English and maths on GCSE results day. The results represent continued improvement in the area's educational attainment.

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business

County Durham House Prices Rise 7 Percent Year-on-Year

The average house price in County Durham reached £138,000 in June 2026, representing a 7.0 percent increase from June 2025. The rise exceeded the broader North East regional average of 4.3 percent.

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general

County Durham Students Celebrate A-Level Results Day

Seventeen and 18-year-olds across County Durham are celebrating after receiving their exam results. Students collected their results as praise was issued for their achievements.

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planning

Durham Parish Council Responds to New County Durham Plan Consultation

City of Durham Parish Council has issued its response to the scoping consultation for the new County Durham Plan. The plan will establish the planning framework guiding development types and locations across County Durham in coming years.

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