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New public electric car charger locations revealed for the North East
2+ hour, 25+ min ago (301+ words) Drivers in a North East borough are due to see more public electric vehicle charging options as a new network of council-backed charge points is introduced. Redcar and Cleveland Council is partnering with charge point operator Believ to roll out…...
Driver fined "400 and given five points for careless A167 Cock of the North driving
7+ hour, 25+ min ago (165+ words) A County Durham motorist has been fined "400 after admitting to careless driving on the A167 Cock of the North. Jack Knowler, 24, of Heather Grove, Spennymoor, appeared at Peterlee Magistrates" Court on June 12, for driving a Volkswagen without due care and attention....
New parking and waiting bans set for these Durham roads - public notice
13+ hour, 55+ min ago (260+ words) New traffic restrictions will come into force in a number of areas in Durham, according to a public notice. Durham County Council has announced that new traffic restrictions will be implemented in Framwellgate Moor, Pity Me, Newton Hall, and Brasside,…...
Durham plans to scrap Bank Holiday free parking across city zones - public notice
1+ day, 13+ hour ago (176+ words) Changes to parking restrictions and charges are being proposed in Durham, according to a public notice. The changes will affect various areas, including Durham City, south east, south west, north east, and north west. Durham County Council has announced plans…...
New parking restrictions for Belmont, Carrville and Gilesgate
1+ day, 14+ hour ago (313+ words) New parking restrictions are set to be enforced in Durham's Belmont, Carrville, and Gilesgate areas, according to a public notice. Durham County Council has announced the new rules which come into effect on Thursday, June 18, and will affect various roads…...
County Durham councillor is 'getting fobbed off' on road safety concerns
2+ day, 13+ hour ago (390+ words) A councillor has called for an urgent meeting to discuss "dangerous" roads in her area, saying it is "only a matter of time" before someone is seriously hurt in a crash. Cllr Alison Gray has called for more measures to…...
Chester-le-Street man fined for use of uninsured hire car
3+ day, 3+ hour ago (175+ words) A County Durham man has been fined for using a private hire vehicle without insurance or the correct licence. The case against Keith Lambton, 55, of Henley Avenue, Chester-le-Street, was heard at Peterlee Magistrates" Court on June 10. Lambton pleaded guilty to…...
Cheapest petrol and diesel in or near Darlington this week
4+ day, 8+ hour ago (77+ words) The Northern Echo 10 cheapest petrol stations in and around Darlington To help you get the best deal on your petrol or diesel, we've compiled a list of the cheapest garages in and around Darlington, according to petrolprices. com. Petrol prices…...
Why you should never use public USB ports to charge your phone
5+ day, 6+ hour ago (501+ words) Brits heading abroad this summer are being warned about a simple airport mistake that cybersecurity experts say could leave personal information vulnerable to criminals. While many travellers focus on remembering passports, boarding passes and luggage, experts say one overlooked habit…...
Drivers warned having a dog in your car can result in "5, 000 fines
1+ week, 4+ day ago (300+ words) Drivers could face a "5, 000 fine for a common mistake on the road. Motorists who travel with dogs in their vehicles are being warned that failing to properly restrain pets could result in severe penalties, including points on their licence and…...