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What should feature in a People's Museum of County Durham?

2:16pm Tuesday 30th September 2008

The leader of Durham County Council, Coun Simon Henig, has called for the creation of a people's museum for the county. What do you think of the idea and what should it feature if it was to be created?

Share your thoughts on Durham's title success

9:28am Monday 29th September 2008

Durham County Cricket Club has won the County Championship for the first time since it was formed in 1992. What do you think of the team's success?

Who should be clearing up the litter?

4:32pm Friday 19th September 2008

TWO County Durham MPs have called on McDonalds to take more action to clear up litter from its Pity Me outlet, but the firm has said it already carries out patrols and litter pick-ups within half a mile of the restaurant. Whose responsibility should it be to clear up fast food litter?

Is keeping Durham County Council name the right choice?

3:29pm Thursday 18th September 2008

The new unitary authority to replace Durham County Council and the seven district councils will keep the name of the old county council. Is this the right choice?

What does Durham Cathedral mean to you?

9:13am Friday 15th August 2008

Durham Cathedral is asking people to tell them what the building means to them, and the Durham Times is inviting readers to submit their thoughts here, with all entries being forwarded. Simply describe in 25 words or less what Durham Cathedral means to you - but make sure you include your email address when filling in the form in case your entry is included in the new cathedral guide so that you can claim your prize.

How will drinks licence affect your part of the city?

4:56pm Friday 11th July 2008

Residents have expressed concern over a drinks licence that has been approved for Durham city centre to allow a series of festivals to take place. How will the application affect you?

Should Durham have to face Glamorgan?

9:51am Friday 11th July 2008

Is the decision to throw Yorkshire out of the Twenty20 - but still require Durham to face Glamorgan - the right one? Tell us what you think of the cup row.

Have your say on post office closures

11:10am Tuesday 1st July 2008

81 post offices are facing closure in proposals by the Royal Mail. What do you think of the suggested closures, and how will they affect you?

Have your say on Durham Johnston admissions policy

12:55pm Friday 27th June 2008

A public meeting has heard from parents on both sides of the debate over admissions to Durham Johnston School. What do you think of the proposals?

Anger over home demolition plans

4:12pm Thursday 29th May 2008

Residents in Esh Winning are angry after only hearing of plans to demolish their homes when a brochure dropped through their letterbox, despite the council saying that a consultation exercise had taken place. Were you consulted? What do you think of how the matter has been handled?

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