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Harnessing the power of water


763123114 DkEef S Harnessing the power of water The power of water is to be used to generate electricity in the Tees Valley.

A hydroelectric station is to be built at Selset Reservoir, 14km north west of Barnard Castle, following the completion of a partnership deal between Northumbrian Water and RWE npower renewables.

It will generate up to 750 kilowatts

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Backing Durham’s culture bid


637489089 j2WPg L Backing Durhams culture bidCommunities across County Durham are being urged to back Durham’s City of Culture bid at an exhibition that has hit the road.

The official logo and branding to be used in the drive to bring the new government prize to the North East will visit seven locations between now and October.

Visitors to the exhibition, which also shows

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Council announces £162m investment for next year


Councillors have pledged to invest more than £162 million in public services across County Durham over the next financial year.

The money will be used to improve schools, roads and street lighting, regenerate town centres, bring council-managed homes up to decent standards, boost economic development and fund public arts projects.

The package has been approved by Durham County Council’s Cabinet.

Coun Alan Napier, Cabinet Member for Resources at Durham County Council, said: “This is

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