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Western Leader Neighbours had complained about the potential impact of noisy guests and tried to force an overhaul of the proposals to ensure drinks sales and music would end much earlier. "Dozens more play parks, skate parks and multi-use-games areas (MUGA) across County Durham are due to reopen within the next fortnight with new measures in place to promote social distancing.Last week, Durham County Council began a phased reopening of its 175 children’s play areas, with the first eight sites welcoming visitors from Saturday.Today, the local authority has announced the vast remainder of the play parks and outdoor recreational facilities under its care will reopen by the end of the month in line with the easing of lockdown restrictions across the country.The next phase will begin on or North. Ross Dallow, the father of newsreader Simon, was a prominent figure in West Auckland and was known for his work with troubled youths. promoted Aston Villa.A couple who claimed they witnessed government advisor Dominic Cummings in Durham on another occasion during lockdown have filed an official complaint to the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) about Durham Police's inquiry into their allegations, it is reported.Dave and Clare Edwards reported to police in May that they had seen Mr Cummings while out walking in Houghall Woods near Durham on 19 April - the weekend after he had returned to work.Mr Cummings has denied making a second trip, insisting photos and data on his phone disprove the allegations. “We encourage acts to ensure noise is kept at an appropriate level and, like everyone visiting the city centre, buskers should follow social distancing guidance at all times.” She confirmed there had recently been a complaint about about a busker performing in the city centre, but said that all cases would be considered "on an individual basis" and the first response would be to talk to the performer concerned..More jobs are expected to be created by the chemicals giant Ineos as it launches a new global healthcare business producing hand sanitisers for the public.It had already set up the specialist manufacturing plant at its site in Newton Aycliffe at the start of the coronavirus pandemic, producing millions of bottles for the NHS.The company has announced that Ineos Hygienics will produce hospital-grade products such as hand sanister, sprays and wipes, which will go on general sale.As well as its site in County Durham, it will operate plants in Germany, France and the US, where five million bottles of hand sanister are being produced every month.

Lawyer says man killed British backpacker accidentally, but the Crown says there's no evidence of that. pandemic in their area.Derek Snaith, Mid Durham AAP coordinator, "Dominic Cummings' trip to Durham at the height of lockdown while suffering from Covid-19 drastically undermined public trust in the government's handling of the pandemic, according to new research.Forty-thousand people were surveyed as part of the study and the results suggest the actions of the Prime Minister's chief advisor reduced people's willingness to follow social distancing rules.He later admitted to driving to Barnard Castle to test his eyesight before making the 270-mile (430km) journey back to his London home.Dawid Malan and Harry Brook hit half-centuries after Yorkshire beat Durham by six wickets after a final morning wash-out.County cricket returns on Saturday with the start of the Bob Willis Trophy - a new competition for the shortened season.Buskers in Durham City Centre have been told to keep noise at "appropriate" levels to avoid disruption to businesses.The easing of lockdown restrictions has led to more shoppers, and with social distancing there are frequently queues outside stores.Council bosses have asked street performers to do their best to make sure they are not causing additional disruption.