Bill Edgar

3 weeks ago | thenorthernecho.co.uk | Bill Edgar

Residents have been invited to have their say on a controversial incinerator’s plans to burn hazardous waste in County Durham. (Image: The Northern Echo) Residents have been invited to have their say on a controversial incinerator’s plans to burn hazardous waste in County Durham. Fornax wants to operate a high-temperature thermal-treatment facility near Newton Aycliffe, and if a permit is approved, would be able to accept hazardous and clinical waste for incineration.

3 weeks ago | thenorthernecho.co.uk | Bill Edgar

Work on the upgrade was due to start this year after being approved by the previous Conservative government led by Rishi Sunak. However, the proposed £1.3 billion dualling project of the remaining single-carriageway sections between Scotch Corner and Penrith, which travels through County Durham, was halted by the new government as part of a review of major infrastructure projects.

3 weeks ago | thenorthernecho.co.uk | Bill Edgar

New Government measures came into force this week, making it illegal for any retailer - ranging from corner shops to supermarkets – to sell single-use/ disposable vapes. (Image: Jacob King/PA Wire) Shops selling vapes throughout County Durham will be visited by Trading Standards officers after a new ban. New Government measures came into force this week, making it illegal for any retailer - ranging from corner shops to supermarkets – to sell single-use/ disposable vapes.

3 weeks ago | thenorthernecho.co.uk | Bill Edgar

A new build replacement Woodhouse Close Leisure Complex will be built in Bishop Auckland (Image: The Northern Echo) Work is set to finally begin on the construction of a new leisure centre in Bishop Auckland. Contractor Morgan Sindall is expected to begin work on the Woodhouse Close Leisure Centre in the coming weeks after delays.

3 weeks ago | thenorthernecho.co.uk | Bill Edgar

All pupils in England whose families claim universal credit will now be eligible for the scheme after a Government announcement this week. (Image: Ben Birchall/PA Wire) Thousands more children throughout County Durham are set to benefit from an expansion of free school meals. All pupils in England whose families claim universal credit will now be eligible for the scheme after a Government announcement this week.