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County Durham News — 28 August 2026

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council

Electoral registration canvassers to visit unconfirmed County Durham households

County Durham residents who have not confirmed their voter registration details will receive home visits from canvassers. The door-knock campaign aims to ensure electoral registers are up to date.

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health

Durham County Council launches Move Plus program to boost physical activity among aging residents

Durham County Council has developed Move Plus, a program designed to address low physical activity levels and health inequalities across County Durham. The initiative specifically targets the area's ageing population.

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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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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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